Prayer #1

Otter's Song

 i used to be polite and

thank god with restraint 

for all that he provides for me-

that etiquette i imposed upon myself

to keep from waking those nearby 

calling their sharp attention to me. 

now i see it was my fear of disturbing them

by admitting my utter reliance on god

for fear that they would scoff and reject me 

like my father in his own fear did.

i used to pray quietly

hiding my wonder and adoration like a secret from myself

no longer do i choose

to govern my gratitude

writing prayers in some personal  private journal

let it be know 

near and far..

i love my god

with all his heart,

this beat is borrowed 

from his pulse,

he and i are one

still playing hide and seek from one another

time and time again

            amen

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