Week of Poems, attempt 4

I've decided to forego regular writings and just stick to the poems until the weekend. It feels like I'm overstretching myself, and it feels like I'm cheating my own system somewhat by falsely increasing the number of posts I'm providing.

So here's a poem called 'a prayer':

Help me make the most, lord,
of the days that I have left
Help me bring some happiness
to those that feel bereft
Help me be a guiding light
to others who are lost
Help me bear the weight of sin
and help me bear the cost
Help me to be truthful
in a world that lives in lies
Help me to enjoy the earth
and see with grateful eyes
Help me to be open
to the ones with guarded hearts
Help me to survive the ends
and relish in the starts
Help me to be helpful, lord,
and help me to see how
Help me to be present
in the moment that is now

RC 23-7-25