He said I confess that I doubt. <br />I want the truth and have no desire <br />To whisper prayerfully into a hole. <br />So, neither believing nor disbelieving, <br />I wrap myself in uncertainty <br />And go out to build my world. <br /> <br />Besides, what is there <br />Truly to pray for <br />That Someone might answer? <br />For wisdom? <br />Strength? <br />Courage? <br />Peace? <br />These are all fine, worthy, and important things. <br />But I doubt (I confess that I doubt) <br />That any may be given or bestowed, <br />And suspect they must be earned and deserved. <br /> <br />A prayer for Revelation? Perhaps. <br />But it seems a silly, presumptuous wish <br />To invite myself in with those called <br />And those chosen. <br /> <br />Pray for forgiveness? Or maybe Redemption? <br />I have my regrets and I have much to learn. <br />But forgiveness is something I hope to give away <br />Freely, and not really something to seek. <br /> <br />No, with humility, <br />Knowing (yes, knowing) <br />I'm just a speck <br />On this speck of a world, <br />I would ask Whomever may be, <br />That You do what is right, <br />In Your infinite wisdom, <br />As will I, the best that I can.<br /><br />Gary Witt<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-agnostic-s-prayer/
