November 4th

“These things I remember,
     as I pour out my soul:” Psalm 42:4

may i never forget
you always finding me
no matter how good
i think i am at hide-and-seek,
waking up in the middle
of the night afraid
to open my eyes
until i hear your gentle
breathing from the corner,
your stubbornness in never
giving up on me, however
persistent i am in turning
my back on you,
your leaning over to listen
every time i cry out to you
even if it is the same words
every time.
if i ever forget,
have mercy
and never forget me.

© 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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