5/7/2019
God, stop me at once!
I've been telling you what to do,
And there's no telling what that will do.
I lack so much in experience.
I'm so demanding,
And yet so indigent,
I order things like I'm a sergeant.
But I'm the opposite of outstanding.
I want you to work for this "god of self,"
But you're more than I could ever think.
I live and die in one blink,
I can't escape - overtaken by time's engulf.
So why do I try to be,
The boss of all of you?
I master nothing of value,
I'm just riding along in this derby.
Oh God, humble my prayers.
I've always known what I wanted,
Boldly I asked of you - undaunted.
But here is one of the answers.
I ask, and ask, and ask!
But I never listen.
Now the light bulb is on like Edison.
My pride exposed - is grotesque.
You speak in a quiet voice,
Not because you're weak,
But because we must seek.
I've gotta come to you by choice.
May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019 at 4:53 PM UTC
5/7/2019
God, stop me at once!
I've been telling you what to do,
And there's no telling what that will do.
I lack so much in experience.
I'm so demanding,
And yet so indigent,
I order things like I'm a sergeant.
But I'm the opposite of outstanding.
I want you to work for this "god of self,"
But you're more than I could ever think.
I live and die in one blink,
I can't escape - overtaken by time's engulf.
So why do I try to be,
The boss of all of you?
I master nothing of value,
I'm just riding along in this derby.
Oh God, humble my prayers.
I've always known what I wanted,
Boldly I asked of you - undaunted.
But here is one of the answers.
I ask, and ask, and ask!
But I never listen.
Now the light bulb is on like Edison.
My pride exposed - is grotesque.
You speak in a quiet voice,
Not because you're weak,
But because we must seek.
I've gotta come to you by choice.
Request permission to use this poem