…
Give us this day
a way
to fill
more than aching
stomachs.
Our daily bread
is not enough
for empty
hearts.
And when we
merely
fold our hands
and close our eyes,
………….forgive us.
..
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Thank you! So finely captures the spirit of our effort at “The BeZine’s” 100TPC effort. Many blessings, J.
Thank you. What an awesome project. I’m happy to be part of it.
And we are certainly happy to have you with us. You are talented and your ideals are real. Wonderful!
“And when we
merely”
Sheesh, De. That line break is brilliant! “Me-rely.” Man, that’s smart writing, my friend.
I love that the title embeds “Minding Mama.” I love the way you’ve woven in pieces of The Lord’s Prayer.
Another sneaky little snippet is what you did with the ending: “Forgive us our eyes.” This makes me think of the ways in which we want what others have; even if we don’t take with our hands, we covet with our eyes and our thoughts. This goes so far beyond food and basic need. Oh, and now the title embeds “Minding Manners.” Maybe even “Minding a Man” — like Jesus, perhaps.
Also, the first line hides, “Give us this stay,” which I think relates to staying right where we are and finding satisfaction in what we have rather than carrying around that “the grass is greener” baggage.
“And sea/see lose our eyes” is in there too. Beautiful contribution, De. I’m so proud of you.
So good on so many levels. Forgive us – yes, finally that is what we all need.
Amen. And shame on us. Yet, other than writing, I no longer know what to do
Succinct and urgent. Thanks. k.