Parcorn

Dear God, are You still awake?
Have You got a minute or two?
You're pretty good at understanding,
And I really need to talk to You.

See, Mommy came to tuck me in,
Like she does every night.
I was trying to play a trick on her,
Since she can't see without the light.

I was going to close my eyes
And pretend to be asleep.
But when I heard her crying,
i didnt dare let out a peep.

She started talking to you, God.
Did You hear the things she said?
Could You hear what she was saying
As she stood beside my bed?

This morning we worked in the garden,
But, honest, I really didnt know
If I picked all those little yellow flowers
The tomatoes wouldnt grow!

Charlie and I were trying to be helpers,
Cause I know that's what Mommy needs,
But I dont think she was too happy with us
When we pulled up carrots instead of weeds.

We had peanut-butter and jelly for lunch,
And I shared too much, I guess
But I didn't realize until I was done
That I had made such a big mess.

Mommy said she needed a nap,
She had one of her headaches today.
She told me to keep an eye on my sister,
And find something quiet to play.

Well, remember those curls
You gave my little sister, Jenny?
Well, we played barber shop very quietly
And now she doesnt have any.

Boy, Mommy was so mad at me.
I had to sit on my bed.
She said never to "cut hair" on people's head...
Guess Ill have to practice on my puppy instead.

I sat and watched poor old Albert,
I just knew he must be so bored
Going round and round in the same place all day,
Wouldnt You think so, Lord?

I didnt think it would hurt to let him out for a while.
I mean, mice need exercise, too.
By the way, have You seen Albert lately?
He's been sorta missing since two.

Mommy sent us outside for the rest of the day.
She said we needed fresh air.
But when Daddy came home she told him
she was trying to get something out of her hair.

I thought Mommy needed cheering up,
So I decided to brighten her day.
But, God, did You see the look on her face,
When I gave her that pretty bouquet?

We had gotten a little bit dirty,
So Mommy said to get in the tub.
"Use soap this time, " she reminded,
"And please dont forget to scrub."

My puppy didnt like the water too much,
But I lathered up real good.
I knew Mommy would be so proud of me
For cleaning like I should.

I went downstairs to the table,
But during dinner it started to rain...
I'd forgotten to turn off the water, it seems,
And I hadn't unplugged the drain!

I decided right then it was just about time
To start getting ready for bed,
When Mommy said, "It's sure been a long day,"
And her face began turning all red.

I lay there listening to Mommy
As she told You about our day.
I thought about all the things I had done,
And I wondered what I should say.

When suddenly I heard her whisper,
"God, forgive me for today...
For not being more understanding
When all those problems came my way...

For not handling situations
In the way You want me to...
For getting angry and losing my temper,
Things I know You dont want me to do.

And, God, give me more patience,
Help me make it through another day,
I'll be better tomorrow, I promise...
In Jesus' name I pray."

Wiping her eyes, she kissed me
And knelt here beside my bed.
She stroked my hair for a little while...
"I love you, precious," Mommy said.

I'm sorry I was so much trouble today,
I really didnt mean to be...
Daddy says it's tough being a kid sometimes,
But I think it's harder on Mommy than me.

Well, goodnight, God. Thanks for listening.
It's sure nice to know that You're there.
I feel so much better when I talk to You
Cause You always hear my prayer.

And I'll do better tomorrow, I promise...
Just You wait and see!
I'll try not to be so much trouble again,
But God, please give more patience to Mommy...
....Just in case!Amen.