If I mourn what I no longer have
— such as sharp vision or thoughts —
I tell myself that, instead of yearning
for what I once had, I should instead
be thankful I ever had it.
But who can control how they feel?
Thank you, good Lord, for every blessing.
What's next?
Photo of Japanese maples and honeysuckle bushes
by Danny N. Schweers; image and prayer copyright 2010.
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