Praying Boy

Boy kneels, sincere and earnest beside his bed Heart brimming with love and sorrow Hands clasped in prayer, eyes closed Whispering, he thanks God for his blessings Loving parents and siblings, teachers and classmates Best friend Fido the dog with joyful wagging tail. Tells tearfully of his sick grandma dying in a hospice So soon to leave her loving family Courageously facing her final days. He asks for her to be received into Heaven There dwelling among angels and cherubims Surrounded with God's eternal love and light Knowing he will never forget his beloved Nana And all the joy and the happiness she gave.