Prayers
The haughty, take them back.
The arrogant, seal them up.
Let the simple whisper as they yell.
May the liars lay mute.
May the stupid not caste votes.
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May the evil wander aimlessly and unsuccessfully and may the good who do evil be called to court.
These prayers I lift to you are filled with haughty, arrogent, simple-minded, liars who believe they honor you and center themselves. They believe I should center them. Serve them.
I am not interested in their platitudes, only their apologies and prostration. Make them prostrate low.
David cursed his enemies. These are their children. Bless them with epiphany and remorse. Forgive them when they confess aloud their foolishness and strife.
Shield me. Command me. Hide me and raise me. That they might know who you are to me and who I am to you.
10.20.2024
