Lord willing. That tiresome phrase.

Pastor stood up there

Looked straight ahead to them

Said to them.

'I stand here only by God's mercy

His protection  provision.

Wisdom and solace.

Second and third

And however many chances.

Stabilizing Hand in storms.

Had a bundle of them, Guys.

Always LORD WILLING

For the next day.



I sat about half way back

Sighing, grimacing, doubting.

BUT the very next day

Had one hellish batch

Of horrible events and attacks.

Motorcycle wiped out in the rain

Tipped over and crunched leg against

Manifold’s heat.



Limped to nearby farmhouse.

Big dog territorial

And wanting to rip and tear.

Farmer hardly gave a care.

Called for highway patrolman.

Bike impounded, and subject to fees.

Taken to County Hospital.

Long, long wait for Emerg Routine.

Sigh.



Life can get like that.

Started showing up at Church.

Singing Pastor's Tune now.

Lord Willing.