Outside Your Darkened Door

it's been a long time.

because, for just a moment
I thought I had it in my hands
and did not need
to speak of it.

it came and went.
we were saved, and like sinners
everywhere,
we did not wish to be.

with empty hands I pray:

lead us not into temptation,
please.
but deliver us from evil.
and forgive us... please.
For not wanting
to be healed. For hunger,
anger, sorrow.

For feeling cheated of my right
to be a fool.