Poem of the Week: “Thoughts Heard by God During the Sacrament”

This one first appeared in Meridian Magazine online.

 

Thoughts Heard by God During the Sacrament

by Linda Adams

Dear Sweet Jesus,
Have mercy on me a sinner.
oops i forgot to set the timer on our dinner

I offer unto thee
brittany always gets more crayons than me

My broken heart, a spirit contrite.
wonder if jeff will call again tonight

I’m aware it’s been a long, long while,
where did i put my nail file

Since I took part in this ordinance
should’ve emailed source code back to vance

And broken bread with these, my friends.
good grief wheat bread again

As to my lips this cup I press,
why’d sister tyler wear that dress

I think of thee, Redeemer true
it’s such an awful shade of blue

And pray, O Jesus, I can learn to be
ooh i’m glad that guy didn’t sit by me

As purified and worthy found
shh don’t look don’t turn around

As these who live more free of sin.
wonder who let that guy in
In Thy Holy Name, Amen.