Homespun Prayer (WC)

(Wendy Cabell, November 12, 2020, feast day of the "All Merciful Kykkiotisa" Mother of God Icon (miraculous), which image is above)

Homespun Prayer

(after Emily Dickenson)

     Now faith is the substance 

     of things hoped for, the

     evidence of things not seen.

     --Hebrews 11:1

         

If hope is a thing with feathers

that perches in the soul,

might prayer then take wing

by a simple moment's pull?

As sun wakes,

Good morning Lord.

As day challenges,

Be with me Lord.

At evening's mull,

Guide me Lord.

At night's 

     cozying  

            down,

              Into 

         your hands

              Lord.

   Of humble ground

       such may be,

   but may they offer

     a perch to Thee.

             Amen.

*From prompt: Write as inspired by Emily Dickenson's Hope is a Thing With Feathers, and discussion of hope; from Laura Moulton's Art of the Notebook class, via The Portland (Oregon) Book Festival, November 12, 2020. As well, inspired by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcuta, who offered a simple heartfelt "Good morning Jesus" first thing upon waking, and recommended this to others, as true prayer (here). Turning to this ever present relationship, however briefly, heightens our awareness of it throughout the day.