the mag 111

it felt right to remove his

well worn shoes before kneeling

on the marble step 

to pray

he tried hard not to pray only when 

he needed help

so he threw in some thanks as well

although there were not too many things 

to be thankful for

these days

but he still gave thanks for his health and 

for the sun that rose every day

and the beauty of the seasons

(he loved this time of year when the seasons

changed and the air was crisp and the colours sharp)

he could not help thinking

(while he prayed) 

of all he had before

but had lost

and as much he missed his previous life

and watching his children grow

all he was praying for was to get 

that feeling back, 

that feeling

of being protected, safe

and cocooned

and most of all the warmth of

that feeling of 

belonging

With thanks to Tess at The Mag