INTENTIONS

Walking at night with Spenser.

Just a short walk down the street,

I have many good intentions,

Too bad the invitation to Sandra and Randy's house was cancelled.

They had to get help for the kitten.

We had planned on going to the bank

but both of us where very tired and we failed to do it,

Dad was happy watching hockey and football.

I had a long nap,

Watching the news, 

the rain is destroying the farm land and the homes

of so many,

More rain in the forecast.

It is so tragic.

MAY they never give up hope

May these obstacles inspire a new determination.

May faith in our communities give us courage

and the support of places to live and food to eat.

How awful to 

be homeless. 

It takes an inner strength to keep hoping

knowing the sun will shine again

and to believe that not all is lost,

I add prayers for these people

to my family prayers,

When the news is bad, more bad than good,

I am thankful for our loved ones,

Thankful for the Christmas lights

that remind us that the world may seem dark

but we try to keep lights burning

in our little corner of the world.