I Will Fly: A Collection of Poems

Now I Remember How to Pray

90 Now I Remember How to Pray There are times when I forget how to pray. “God knows all I need And I take all He gives.” But then I remember, Not exactly how to pray But how to say “Thank you”. I remember How sweet it is to call His name, To send a lullaby up to heaven, To welcome the sun with a song. I remember How to beg on behalf of my neighbour, And how to remind Him Of that which I know He hasn’t forgotten. I remember My need for salvation. Suddenly Gravity pulls my knees down 91 And I unite with my God In prayer. Life is one long prayer, Said with open eyes On walking feet By an active mouth In a crammed place. The day we realise That we had been praying In the midst of the beehive, That day we stop praying. So we keep moving With our eyes open, Following life Going about its business But praying all the while. 23/11/08 92 ...