Pure Gratitude

I seek no solace from my suffering,
I do not move to You from sadder mood,
nor from desire or need for anything,
but pose a prayer, Lord, from pure gratitude.

I so appreciate the time you took,
unworthy of a single simple glance,
I never leave Your lingering loving look,
I’m just so grateful You give me the chance.

I thank You for all You’ve done for my sake,
I’m nothing, You bring everything to me,
we two extremes, You give and I just take,
what better kind of lover could You be?

Of course, You know there’s lots of things I need,
for now let me pure gratitude concede.

                                -- by Pete Voelz      6/29/13