On Sunday

On Sunday when we sang
     “Blessed be Your name,”
my words were inaudible
      as Hannah’s prayer.
Raising my hands
      and uttering “Yes, Lord”
was all I was capable of there.
Tasting the salt of my flowing tears,
I stood surrounded
      by the warmth
     of Your lavish care.

~ by merylherr on October 18, 2009.