And the Lack of Farsightedness

The preacher said it's more

than just waiting.

It's knowing it will come.

Like ordering a package 

that takes a longer route 

or is delayed by the holidays.

Still, you know it's coming

it's on the way. 

So I want to thank Him 

in advance for whichever 

delivery method He chooses

and to say I know timing 

is always going to be off

and for reasons I don't know

but I want to thank Him

for knowing for me.

I am resigned in heart and soul 

that I am not alone 

not left to figure it all out

or to need a farsightedness

of all that is possible.

It's not always easy 

to lay down just when you 

want to run in every direction

searching for the answer

the place, the person

fit it all into a timetable

I have no control over,

and once I know that

waiting is less painful

more certain

but because I'm human
When? still looms in my mind

like a flashing neon sign.