This Poet's Prayer

My God in heaven

I praise You, I glorify You,

And I give You thanks!

Thank You for Your gift of poetry

And for making me a poet!

Thank You for words, rythum and rhyme.

Thank You for verses, meter and line.

My gifts for Your greater glory!

Thank You for the rush of words

When they do flow

And thank You for the

Dry spells too.

Have mercy upon me a sinner

And forgive me for misusing

Your gifts when I do.

I pray my work to inspire and entertain and

To bring everyone peace, love, and joy and happiness.

I pray it lasts for Your

Praise and glory forever. Amen!