the Lady is working on patience

there is an invitation at the door 
In a scented envelope 
carefully scripted to you 

in the practice of courtship
my heart asserted not to enter
but to wait; so...

i gave it to the footman
to quietly deliver 
so as not to disturb you

...but i ran past him in haste
and gingerly, yet expectantly 
placed it there myself 

i don't even know if you dance
and i've never let anyone lead
so this is an invitation for adventure
and if grace or folly ensue it won't matter
as i have stood on the edge of the floor for too long 

teachable

Dear Love,

help me to stand when integrity is at stake

help me to forgive to keep destruction at bay

help me to have peace beyond understanding

help me to heal my heart when it is overwhelmed with sorrow

help me to dance when i am paralysed by fear

help me to sing when my tears keep coming

help me to know God in the midst of pain

help to hold comfort in my bosom

help me to take the higher road

help me to take a fresh canvas and paint a picture worthy Your true purpose

teach me all these and more

I am teachable

I am reachable