Michael Simms: Our Father who art in flowers
Our Father who art in flowers
In the corner of the birds/ in the heart
Of compassion/ in charity
In patience and forgiveness
Our Father who art in me
You are the One I love
The One who hurt me
The One who seeks the truth
Father of ours/ you are the One
Who stayed with me
And the One who left me
Wounded by longing
Hallowed by Your name
For all that is beautiful
Good/ fair/ gracious
Lead us to Your kingdom
Of peace and justice
Faith and charity
Light and love
Forgive me my mistakes
Forgive my heart when it turns cold
Forgive me as I forgive those
Who offend me/ Forgive me
Even when my heart turns bitter
And troubled by ingratitude
Rid me of evil/ of violence
Rid me of pain/ of heartache
And disappointment/ But still
When such difficulties are necessary
Give me strength and courage
To say Thank you Father
For this lesson
Copyright 2019 Michael Simms. Adapted from many prayers overheard and misheard.
From the collection American Ash (Ragged Sky Press, 2020).
Vox Populi 
This is a gorgeous prayer! We should say it daily ❤️
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Thank you, Deborah!
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Lovely. Absolutely lovely.
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Thanks, John!
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Thank you, Michael, for the blessings your poetry bestows upon us and blessings to Eva as well. Namaste
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Father, thank you for Michael Simms!
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Thank you, Charles!
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I love this. An update to the prayer I know so well – yet more deeply touches the human spirit and soul. Thank you.
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Thanks, Patricia!
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