Prayer for All Hallows

We are just children, Lord,
  who are looking for kindness
  as we journey through the night.
The wind howls,
  and strangers loom in the shadows.
We try to be strong and brave,
  laugh as we stumble on our way,
  but we are far from home.
We need a bright face
  to light up the darkness,
  a smile
  in the night.
Shine on, bright  Spirit.
Help us to keep our eyes
  on You.

--Timothy Haut, October 27, 2013

We Are the Trees

We are the trees,
Spilling our prayers on the world
Like leaves in the wind,
As if there could never be enough.
They fly recklessly,
Turning and spinning
Most of them finding their way
Into great crackling piles
That will be swept away,
Forgotten, turned back to earth.
But perhaps one or two
Will rise into autumn's bluest sky,
A bit of fire in the waning light,
And love will grow from them,
And light will follow them
Into October's darkness,
And this created world
Will bless the trees
For their faithfulness.

--Timothy Haut, October 16, 2013