do YOU hear me when i ask

every morning

i hold my heart like a ball in my fist

i pet hope like a cat in my lap

i close my eyes

i wonder

do YOU hear me

when i ask

for small things today

lofty wishes yesterday:

please let these words sprout wings

and fly away

do YOU hear me when i ask

for safety all around those that i love

for ease on this journey

for peace

for trust

do you hear the small whispers

the dreams that i dream

the imaginary bouquets of flowers

i wrap with wishes and deliver

to those in need

do YOU hear me as i sigh

wondering why i need

these words

do YOU see me

with my hands palm to palm

across my heart

asking for a way

forward

do YOU hear me

though i seem to ask

the same things

each and every day?

i believe

yes,

YOU do.