On the First Sunday in December 2014

On the first Sunday of December 2014
another day draws to an end
as the sunset
behind the western mountains
and a long autumn night begins.

On the first Sunday of December 2014
stress was tide
flowing across my mind
rising and falling
as the day progressed
and action
ebbed and flowed.

On the first Sunday of December 2014
I intone a prayer
and move forward
as best I can
knowing that tomorrow
brings more worry
and relief from worry
as the day progresses.

On the first Sunday of December 2014
I take a deep breath
and place everything
in God's hands.