Inspired by Luke One.
How many times do I
speak too soon
doubt your good news
forget to listen to you?
How many times
have you promised love
far beyond what
I have thought of?
How many times
do I question your truth
when all along
you’ve provided so much proof?
How many times
do I want you to explain-
when you simply want
me to walk through the rain?
How many times
do my words
interfere
with those you want others
through me to hear?
How many times
do I question
who you’ve placed
Instead of
trusting your mercy and grace?
How many times
would you reward me
speaking up
but I’m too scared
to fill another’s cup?
How many times
am I startled by
your appearance in
my life when
I should have been expecting you
all along?
Thoughts From a Tree 