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Aging Gracefully
Dearest Omnipotence
how can I genuflect
on arthritic knees?
I pray for pain relief
that I may be properly reverential
Oh Divine, Universal Architect
how can I bow
with an aching lower back
I plead for succor for my spasmodic spine
so I can better bend to Thy will
My loving, Impeccable Seer
How can I read thy words, sing hymns unto Thee, discern the needs of my neighbor
with out-of-focus eyes
bless me with 20/20 hindsight, virtual sight, and foresight
so that I may see Thy way clearly
Dear Lord
how can I hear Thy whispering Holy Spirit
with limited auditory range
give me ears tuned perfectly to Thy frequency
Great Heavenly Parent
How can I stop complaining about my aches and pains
that I may give place to fathom the more intense suffering of others
how can I genuflect
on arthritic knees?
I pray for pain relief
that I may be properly reverential
Oh Divine, Universal Architect
how can I bow
with an aching lower back
I plead for succor for my spasmodic spine
so I can better bend to Thy will
My loving, Impeccable Seer
How can I read thy words, sing hymns unto Thee, discern the needs of my neighbor
with out-of-focus eyes
bless me with 20/20 hindsight, virtual sight, and foresight
so that I may see Thy way clearly
Dear Lord
how can I hear Thy whispering Holy Spirit
with limited auditory range
give me ears tuned perfectly to Thy frequency
Great Heavenly Parent
How can I stop complaining about my aches and pains
that I may give place to fathom the more intense suffering of others
Published 6th Apr 2023
Author's Note
NaPo 2023 #5. Aging is a confusing thing. I vacillate between feeling/acting 6, 20, 40, and 80 years old...but never my age.
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6th Apr 2023 12:17pm
Amen!
Yeah, it's weird, isn't it? I work damn hard to not feel fragile, but some creaks are inevitable.
As always, I enjoyed how your sense of humour danced along with serious thoughts here.
❤️k
Yeah, it's weird, isn't it? I work damn hard to not feel fragile, but some creaks are inevitable.
As always, I enjoyed how your sense of humour danced along with serious thoughts here.
❤️k
6th Apr 2023 11:18pm
Thank you, K🥰 You get me so well. And I am thrilled that you detected the humor in the piece❣
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