Blurry Vision

He listens equally to the prayers of the believer and the unbeliever. - Thoreau

Man Praying by Vincent van Gogh

i look but do not see

listen but do not hear

i touch but do not feel

cry but do not kneel

i eat but do not taste

drink but am not quenched

i love but do not have passion

i tell my truth but lie

teach me to pray

it's alright

it's okay

i have an eternity

beginning today

Author's Note

"Tom Hyde, the tinker, standing on the gallows, was asked if he had anything to say. "Tell the tailors," said he, "to remember to make a knot in their thread before they take the first stitch." His companion's prayer is forgotten." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

The poem and painting are powerful testimonies of the importance and value of prayers. Quotations by Thoreau are always an added bonus. We should be grateful for our blessings. Simple, genuine and heartfelt prayers rise directly to The Throne. Sometimes prayers go unanswered for many good reasons too.

[Pete]

great reminder. when troubles abound, what better thing than to count blessings. it's a wonderful life. thank you for sharing sami ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. You are welcome sir Pete.

[barleygirl]

Becoming good at praying takes a lifetime. As fallible dimwits, we have to regularly re-teach ourselves to focus on the important stuff. Some sit around lazily whining about how bad things are & I think: getting one's head straight about it all can be a full-time job. We must get over the disappointments & just take new steps toward where we want our outlook to be (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

i can't argue with that. it is the fire that burns and not the smoke ... :)