Answered Prayers

No rules in meter, rhyme, nor lines per verse.

Start with please and end with thank you

Non-believers may want to practice or rehearse.

No cursing or bargaining – all impromptu.

Must be ready to act or accept and move on.

Answers to prayers can be subtle with a dash of irony.

No time to mull over options or opinions.

Later, ponder if it was an answer or a request for clarity.

Squandered a few answered prayers

Caught off guard, waiting for a better choice. 

Avoid saying prayers aloud if embarrassed to share.

At least speak in a low, reverent voice.

In short, no quid pro quo and be polite.

Prayers can help shed light.