A Rosh Hashanah Prayer

Hello God

Yes, it’s been a while

As I’ve mentioned I’m never sure

How to write in your style

But writing is how my words

Seem to form

My fingers talk

And my mind seems to warm

It's Elul now and 

From what I know

You’re in the field

With a plow and a hoe?

And because you’re now

So close so nearby

We can have a little chat

Even just to say hi

I think first I’d like to

Say a big great yes!

A thank you that is

And a sorry for the mess

That sometimes I create

Or find myself in

I suppose that is what 

Might be called a sin

But I don’t know

I’m starting to ponder

If a soul just needs to explore

To test and to wander

In order to learn

In order to grow

A soul must take a few roads

Where no one else might go

But now You’re close

And now You’re here

So I can just be my self

Please sit down, here’s a chair

So what’s on my mind? 

Let’s start with those close to my heart

My family, my friends, and my sweet dog

Just to start

They need Your love

And you chose me to be near them

But the world is so scary

And I want You to bless them

To be good to themselves

Selfcare is a start

And to share Your love

Right from the heart

They should not be alone

And I know bonding is hard

When you’ve got a tough shell

Or been dealt a tough card

So please God take a moment

And send them your love

However, You see fit

Send them your grace from Above

That is my one big request

For this coming year

For us all to feel loved

But let me be clear

I’m not asking for easy

I’m not asking for things

I’m just asking for us

To be our best human beings

And help me to be 

The best therapist I can

The best mom, daughter, and wife

And the friend that I am

We can use some rain

And some help with the climate

Please protect Your work of art

The world needs You to save it

And to those who suffer

Or are always in pain

Please send them some light

Or a beautiful soothing rain

I don’t mean to leave out

Anything or anyone

Give us the tools to do good

To everything under the sun

I am so grateful 

For this life that I’m living 

Thank you for taking the time to listen

Thank you for all Your giving

So write us all, please

In Your Great Life Book 

And when we hear the shofar blow

We’ll know our prayers took

Well that’s it for now

I hope this talk was quite clear

May this year bring joy and peace

I’ll be listening at the New Year