Prayer

In all this room -

there is silence.

Chaotic silence – contained

in a million thoughts. That

zip like light behind these lost eyes.

I may seem distant; arrogant – though

in the company of those I keep  -

I am humbled.

Deliver me from those -

purposeless beings who seek;

to satisfy an endless appetite.

If it is before such -

that I seem wise;

I ask forgiveness.

With such beings I needn’t compare;

for wisdom needn’t step down to them.

In my own eyes – and yours

I will be judged.

Judge me not; by what I own

But by my thoughts – and how I love.

Judge me well; for if -

I have not attained that wisdom;

It is only so I could learn from thee.