NIGHT PRAYER: Friday 2/17

 

It's the nature of this mortal life, Lord: 

    good times come to an end...

 

Vacations, days off, time away, 

    holidays (even holy days!)

all have a denouement, a term, an end,

    a last few days, hours or moments we cling to,

        wishing they might last forever... 

 

That's where I am tonight, Lord,      

    just about 36 hours away from the leave taking,

        the ride to the airport in Denver,

            the teary hugs and goodbyes

and then facing east once again,

    heading to the place I call home

        and the friends who'll welcome me back...

 

I should be grateful - indeed, I am very grateful -

    for these past four weeks of being home with family,

        in a place whose beauty charms me,

    and the extra joy of 5 days of shipboard joy,

        fine food and drink and music all around

    graced by pacific beauty healing my soul

        already blessed by Rocky Mountain glory...

All this soon comes to a close, Lord, 

    but all of it's a sign, a sip, a taste, a glimpse

        of joy and beauty promised by your love

    and yet to come and never end

         in the place where I will be at home, 

            forever, without end...

Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake

and watch over me while I sleep

that awake, I might keep watch with you

and asleep, rest in your peace...

 

Amen.

 

 

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