The times
are challenging.

So many people
in need of much.

Seems like there’s
never enough

of what
is needed

to meet the needs
of so many people.

And you don’t
want to wear out

the people you
know and love

who are also
in need.

So what is
a soul to do?

Will prayer
be enough?

And how much prayer
is needed

to meet the needs
of so many?

 

Janet Cormier is a painter, writes prose and poetry, and performs comedy. Janet prefers different and original over pretty. She loves collecting stuff, but cleaning not so much. Janet also talks to strangers. A lot. Her column appears weekly on Oddball Magazine.