Friday, October 3, 2008

Reflection from September 17, 2008

Praying


It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway

into thanks; and a silence in which
another voice may speak.

Mary Oliver