To God, If You're Listening

Just want you to know you're welcome here-
one can never have too many friends.
If you're the soul mate some say you are,
rest assured you'll be met with open arms.

But don't expect me to conjure you
from ancient texts or wishful thinking
or take some preacher's word for it.
You'll have to be more assertive than that.

No need to come with promises, either,
of mansions or immortality.
A simple presence,
a heartfelt hug,
will do.

—Dale Bicksler, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Dale Bicksler, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is retired from a career in information technology. He maintains a website of his photographs and poetry at www.druthersndragons.com.

A Job Made in Heaven

“Holy benefit of the doubt," exclaims Robin
as believers in an almighty God
give him credit for everything good
and nothing bad.

—Dale Bicksler