Don't pray for me I don't want it
just give me the time of day
if it suits you to address me
as friend....read me
then there it will be
sealed with no kiss, but a smile
words shared, thoughts heard
not for the taking
just for the being
........its there that you'll find me
but if you have the need to pray
do it for those who bite at your neck
the ones who would be friends
sliding out of vision as easily
as their need arrives with fair weather
leaving all around doubtful
doused in he acrid stink of uncertainty
.........for I shall not be there to pray