On My Knees

I shed a tear

one single ear

as my heart pains

to know my worth.

As more tears

fall,

each one bears

their own

burden.

I glance at

my reflection.

The sad eyes and

small frown

stare back.

I fall to my knees,

bow my head,

and let the words

and feelings

locked in my heart

pour out.

"Father, help me,"

I whisper.

Those whispered words

grow fervent,

meaningful.

My voice becomes

louder and

stronger.

And then,

all of a sudden,

the tears stop.

My heart begins

to burn

and arms

I cannot see

hug me tightly.

Now tears

of joy, relief,

understanding,

slowly trickle

down.

I open

my eyes

for an instant

and a small smile

comes out

from hiding.

Sunshine from the

window

sneaks into

the room and

gives me light.

I close my eyes

once more

and whisper,

"Thank you, Father."

As i arise

the arms release

me

but I am comforted

without them.

I cannot contain

my happiness

and that

unfamiliar smile

as I go

throughout the day.

My Father

has assured me

I am His

precious daughter

and I am

worth more than

rubies.

"Go,"

He said,

"go share

your light with

the world."

Those few

moments

have saved me...

Those sweet

moments

of prayer.