by Nancy Lynam

Created on: August 06, 2008

The Restless Mind

As I close my eyes to sleep...
the room is dark...there's not a peep...
but some time later...I realize...
I'm still awake to my surprise.

My days are long and often hectic...
an interruption helped to wreck it.
Too many things I try to do...
and only accomplish..very few!

What is it that drives us to be so busy?
I go so fast...I'm often "dizzy".
Can't get these "things" within my head...
to "settle" once I get in bed.

Oh help me Lord...I often pray...
help me succeed most every day...
and take my worries from my sight...
so I may have a peaceful night!

I sometimes forget to pray...
and thank you, Lord, for everyday...
and now I pray ...my soul so deep..
to grant me peaceful, restful sleep!

Amen

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