Beautiful Person

To everyone on my journey—

You’re not just a face that I see.

You are more than a stranger to me.

You’re a person.

A person with wounds and needs,

A person with longings and pleas.

Just like me.

You’re a hopeful new friend—

Never a means to an end.

You’re a beautiful person.

How long between visits?

How long between chats?

A day? A month? Or a year?

No matter what, no matter where

Our paths may go from here,

Whether parallel or perpendicular—

You are worth this present moment.

Finding Prayer

Sunshine warm upon my face—this is prayer.

Raindrops lighting on my skin—this is prayer.

Breezes blowing on my frame—this is prayer.

Every day an act of worship—this is prayer.

Loving You and loving others—this is prayer.

Kneeling, standing, bending, walking—these are prayer.

Hugging, holding, touching, talking—these are prayer.

Happy moments, spacious breathing—all around is prayer.
Joyful thoughts and desperate pleas—in this moment, prayer.

Retching, crying, bleeding, fighting—even these are prayer.

Watching, waiting, sighing, staying—all I do is prayer.

...pray without ceasing... I Thessalonians 5:17