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why do we squirm and wiggle,
writhe and fidget,
analyse, plot and fret?

are you not able,
are your resources somehow limited,
is anything you do left to chance?

you.

you told us
not to
lean
on our own understanding.

you said
the
circle
of your thoughts
dwarf
the universe.

you reminded us
that with each
new
day
you individually
clothe
countless flowers
with splendor and glory.

(reflecting...)

Hide me in the shelter of your wings.
Fill my heart with the peace of knowing you.
Strengthen my arms to bend a bow of bronze.
All my times are in your hands.

© 2001 (9 november) john r. chase


. . .and the voice said, "what are you afraid of?"