uncertainty

What will happen to me?
God tell me!
(but I don't want to hear it.)
not if it doesn't agree with what I want.
It doesn't? or
It does?
I can't tell.
Tell me.
What is that shaking?
I can't tell what my house is built on -
Sand? or
Rock?
God - isn't there some better way to tell me?
Don't tell me.
but I still want to know...
Isn't there an easier way?
No?
(but God, I hate earthquakes!)
Must you cast me into the fire?
I know I come out purer, but
it burns.
God, all I want to do is climb into your arms
as a child, to
live in peace.
What?
What did you say?
I've been there all the time?

copyright 1997 Kendra Morris