Sunday is clear

sunday I am sitting
on the bed leaned back
against the wall
with my head by
the window
light coming in
and a superbowl
ignored
because
because
I have better
things
to be
happier about
believe that
or don’t
believe that
reading and
sitting with
my wife
lunch is over
she wants to
go out and
get donuts
so far I
have chanted
4 rounds and
began a few pages
into EJW 6
and on my iPod
with headphones
I listen to good
lectures
pertinent topics
that I take
God wants me
to hear and absorb
stay “teachable”
that is
don’t let
doubt get in
the way
procrastination
or laziness or pride
if you feel it
happening to you
run to the books
quick and
open them
before the phone
rings or anything
that could interrupt
I feel
as soon as
you are reading
something spiritual
immediately
that is a
form of prayer
it is good to study
a chapter or section
but if you are
a desperate soul
then run
and open up anywhere
and hope God
will speak to you
chastise you
admonish you
lift you
heal you
any of it
the touch of God