Prayer for Sam
Universe, you who created
self and others, hold in
the palm of safety my friend.
His choice to live or die must
be honored and he chose
a chance for life.
You, who others call God, Goddess
Lord, Lady, The Great Big It,
know the answer to the questions
before they are asked. My friend
lies sedated after a second surgery
with infection rolling through
his systems and his wife does
all there is to do
wait.
We, the created, send petitions
on the behalf of those who love
Sam who have given their permission
for such petitions to be sent.
May the choice to live or die be
His. And their love give him and
them strength.
With Harm to None,
May the Blessings Be.
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Rocky: Johnny's Chair
Johnny learned to rock;
he is finding it only works
in one type of chair
he climbs up, climbs down
holding to wooden arms
til his toes lift up or touch
down upon the floor
His smile rocks too
curling up on the ends
like a barely curved runner
and he nods his agreement.
Rocking ...is... good
until its too fast or
to shortly ended.
* inspired by Coke Brown Jr.'s Rocking