i prayed for faith
for meaning
for strength
for meaning
for strength
faith came
taught
by a wise friend
faith nourished
provided a rock
so i could stand and walk
i prayed for humility
to molt the skin
of pretense and judgment
humility came
accosted me
with a sharp blade
it continues to cut
pain is frightening
the work of the blade is exhilarating
i see a different world
it is clear
i know nothing of faith