wild roses

Forgive me, Father,

for I have sinned. Knowing

their shading is sublime,

their fragrance heavenly

and their season short,

while hastening to encounter lesser things

I have driven past wild roses.

Forgive me, Father,

for I have sinned. Knowing

their value is immense,

their judgment certain

and their souls at risk,

while hastening to accomplish lesser things

I have ignored your children.

Forgive me, Father,

for I have sinned. Knowing

your abundant provision,

your effective guidance

and your fulfilling presence,

while hastening to acquire lesser things

I have forgotten to love the Lord my God.

Forgive me, Father,

for knowingly,

I have driven past wild roses.