PRAY FOR A FRIEND (OF MINE)

 

Whatever your god may be,

Would you please favor me….

With good words for

A man feeling poor,

Who is hospitalized, you see.

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The name of this man is “Zia”,

He’s a pain in the neck but he’s dear…

We both have family

We care for completely,

His burdens lately are severe.

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I’ve worked with him over nine years,

We’ve shared a few laughs but more tears…

But men rarely cry,

We still may guess why

Another man’s sarcasm sears.

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Lately he’s handled a lot,

His Dad’s hospitalization a shock…

His Momma’s health, too,

Only so much can do…

He’s been working extra hours a lot!

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The other family members don’t support

Him a lot but exhort…

Him as the only son

He will be the one

To take it all and hold the fort!

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So he called in sick today,

Not surprising his body gave way…

He’s a linchpin here,

Keeping his schedule clear

To work any shift needed a day.

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I, myself, pray unto my Lord,

That Zia’s health soon be restored…

He’s a different cuss

But he is one of us,

Working with him, one rarely is bored!

 

–Jonathan Caswell