Talking, asking, requesting, desiring,

The requests fly into the ATM,

Sometimes written, other times recited in groups,

The prayers go out,

Each with an RSVP.

 

Who am I cheating at this bank of unlimited grace?

I can’t trick God so what is going on here?

If I ask reward is that really communication?

Is that a prayer?

Or me encircling my ego?

 

The latter methinks.

Real prayer asks for nothing.