Unanswered Prayers

Friends praying at shrine near Malin Head, northernmost point of Northern Ireland.

Unanswered Prayers

2/12/11

To be thankful for these

hopes and dreams without fruition

pointing me down different road,

instead of every desire fulfilled

just because I 'want it',

some ego contrived perfect fantasy,

and there are many daily

bringing frustration from missed 'entitlement'

predicated on society's maddening array,

any number that sidetrack authenticity

while keeping 'up with Joneses'

when comparing haves, have nots,

thinking greener grass is there,

no yonder, just beyond rainbow,

which makes me wonder about

fate, destiny, law of attraction,

the latest gimmicks for manifestation,

never quite 'loving what is'

always needing next little accomplishment

in order to feel empowered,

safely controlling Life's joy stick,

but perhaps missing core intention

whenever an unexpected result erupts,

reminding one of 'soul dictates'

attached to wired inner world,

unfolding through many unanswered prayers.