Dear Lord

Make the hips smaller

My chin only one

Those little lines crinkle

Only when I smile

Command my mouth shut

Near the dessert tray

Heated family fights

And committee meetings

Teach me to listen

When my husband shares

During Sunday’s sermon

The Spirit in my heart

Help my eyes to see

Beauty in each face

You created include

That aging mug of mine

Pamela Pimental 12/01/2010