Life’s pace

I find it hard to see the good in life

            When it whizzes by

When nothing…no, my life…is lived

            At nothing less than breakneck speed.

Every second consumed with performing tasks

            That others dictate at their whim

Life was not always this way

            There was time to appreciate

To be appreciated

            Time to express gratitude

To be at peace.

I served as an overseer for a time.

            It was the best of times…

I served both clients and, but more…

            I served those I employed.

For, who are we to serve, but the least of us?

In my hour of discontent, I will speak what ails me

And only in that hour will I be able to pray out to my God..

Why have you forsaken me?

Lord, you have heard my prayer.

I pray you now release me from the shackles that I do not deserve

And give me the wisdom of new life.

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