Grace Words

If You, O God, want me to write a poem,
it’s up to You to send the inspiration,
I’m not inspired just letting my mind roam,
nor do I pound out words by perspiration.

I know Your trick--You show how much You love me,
reminding me of all the things You’ve done,
You flatter me You’re always thinking of me,
You treat me like I am Your only one.

Then--zap!--You shoot it like an arrow through me,
You quick set words into an opening line,
each rhyme and cadence You slide easily to me,
until Your thoughts are made to look like mine.

Your views, Your words I barely have to chase,
You let me write, ungracefully, Your grace.

                            -- by Pete Voelz       6/26/12