Day 23 - Belief

"And I believe there is a time for meditation in cathedrals of our own" - Summer Highland Falls by Billy Joel

Here, beside the altar of this bed 
stood waiting. Back to the door, 
wavering prayer whispered under 
the breath to a god that never listens.

Hear the screech of door hinge. 
Do not flinch at it. Do not flinch as 
the chill of His coarse fingers 
trails along your bare arms. 

Kneel for Him. Take his name 
for your own. Open yourself to 
Him like a home. Learn to live 
with the knowledge that He 

holds you lightly in the palm 
of His hand and plays God.