BUT

I want to serve the Lord, BUT . . .
there are limits,
fences to be observed.

Poverty has an element of romance.
Chastity is easy now I'm sixty-plus.
Obedience --
depends on who gives the orders.

But no physical suffering,
please,
no unresolved illnesses,
no misunderstandings.
No public shame.
I hate being labelled
the bad guy.

Serving Me is fine,
as long as you
are on the throne?

Yes, Lord --
I hear you laughing.
I've hidden in
my lofty promises,
pretending there is no fine print.
Some day, perhaps,
we can laugh together.