I will pray

There is so much to be done. I will pray.

Today is the day

The Christmas tree

Comes down.

So much more happens

In the world around me.

I will pray

As I pack away ornaments,

Disassemble the tree.

I will pray

As the birds eat the seed

Spread on the back lawn;

As the Cooper’s hawk

Comes and goes

From the red bud

In front of the house.

I will pray

As the kitten sleeps

Beside me.

I will pray.

Friday is a day

For prayer

In the midst of everything.

My dreams have been filled

With comings and goings,

Amazing dreams,

Sound and fury

Signifying

Signifying

Signifying I am not in charge.

I will pray

As the tree comes down,

As the tree is packed away

For next year.

I will pray.