Angels

No wonder I felt so alone 
I forgot about you 
Forgot the words that call you and 
Strengthen your presence 
By my side 

I chose shadowed paths 
Went places you wouldn’t 
Depriving myself of your light 
Gave time to your enemy 
Listened to its whisperings 
Trusted its hollow words 

I hope you forgive me 
Take pity on my soul 
Scrape me off the ground 
Envelop me with your grace 
Accompany and protect me 
Safe under your wings 
Deflect hindrance and harm 

I hope you keep me 
In your prayers 
And I keep your right pen 
Busier than your left 
And you speak well of me 
To the All-Hearing 

And I hope I don’t re-forget but 
Knowing I am prone 
To stray and to stumble 
I hope you stay close always 
Ready to catch my fall