Poem and Prayer

 

Being playful isn’t always the definition of prayer.

We believe talking to God is to name our errors;

Or to bow our heads at the floor to glare.

Or to open our hearts and souls lay bare.

But, what if, the Easter-ing prayer has flair.

Connecting with God joyfully as a daily affair.

Not as a place where we feel trapped or snared,

But rather that holy peacefulness that today is so rare.

We could find promise and possibility in music we blare.

We find laughter talking with a friend in our armchair.

Being present over perfect, seeking to be open and aware.

So this day, write bad poetry or try a new style with your hair.

Pick out an outfit that is brash and bold that you wear.

Or just find ways to shine your light, your love to share.

God’s presence isn’t found in a hostile stare and glare.

God’s presence is found here and whenever we risk to care.

So come with me to live Easter if you are willing and dare.

Your life and mine can be caught up in God’s symphonic fanfare.

 

Christ the Lord is risen today, may you and I find ways to stay open to God’s guidance and grounding every hour.  Alleluia and Amen.