Random thoughts

Dear Jesus, my Redeemer—
I am writing you today;
I should have written sooner,
I've had so much to say.

 

Sometimes I pause beside you
While rushing to and fro,
And talk somewhat at random —
Like dear Lord, I love you so.

 

My heart is full of sorrow,
Because I've neglected you.
I ought to feel your presence
In everything I do.

 

Yes, I am quite forgetful,
A one-track mind, I fear.
I get to doing something
And, forget I know you're near.

 

And when I should be attentive
My fickle, foolish mind
Goes racing off on tangents
Of an entirely different kind.

 

I'm sorry but we humans
Get tangled in affairs,
That are, you know, quite worldly —
Full of pressing earthly cares.

 

 I forgot part of my office

Just the other day.
I was so much distracted
By things I heard and say.

 

 I ask you to forgive me,
And, I just want you to know
I want to feel your presence
Wherever I may go.

 

I saw my first spring rosebud
This morning, wet with dew.
It made me think of Mary,
My mother, and your mother too!

 

 That means you are my brother,
A very happy thought.
A thing like that is priceless;
No way can it be bought.

 

I came upon a hornet
While walking in the grass.
In my bare feet it stung me
Right on my foot, alas!

 

I soaked it in some water,
It felt so nice and cool.
Oh, I can hear some happy voices

From my neighbor's swimming pool.

 

And a bird burst into singing
Above me — whoops! Oh gosh!
He took undue advantage

Of my clothesline full of wash.

 

But maybe this verse is getting
A little out of hand.
I really mustn't bore you;
I know you're in demand.

 

With all my human brothers,
No matter where they are;
I know that I must share you
With everyone near and far.

 

 

 So let me quickly tell you

Before I shut this door,
With all my heart I love you,
Dear God, forevermore!

 

And now I close this letter,
I'll post it by and by
and address to: Jesus Savior,
Holy Kingdom in the Sky.