she prayed
for the love that was in her
she prayed that he may be kept
safe from hurts.
prayed that all the help that could be had
from people who can grant
give him hope
I have prayed like this all through life, she said
every little thing was prayed for
this time it's not from her heart
but the depths of her soul
where she hears the echoes of dread
of fear, or worries, of what waits for them at the end
it's not judgment of God but of men
from the looks of abstractions but not worth.
God, love him much
she said,
please love him.
03/12/08
