Day 8: Lenten Villanele

Scripture: James 5:7-11

 If the Prophets Could
I've never been much good at waiting.
It's not an easy thing to do,
But I guess I can do it if the prophets could.

 Through the sad
And through the heartache.

I've never been much good at waiting.


 Hard to have grace
Hard to just sit,
But I guess I can do it if the prophets could.

 Have faith.
Know things will change.

I've never been much good at waiting.


Waiting for Godot
When Harry Met Sally

But I guess I can do it if the prophets could.


 Hard to keep dreaming
Hard to keep going.

I've never been much good at waiting.
But I guess I can do it if the prophets could.

Hope & Faith,
Rachel

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