Mantis Prayer by Audrey Matott

Mantis Prayer

You’re the wings to fly me
To cruel to crush
Keep climbing
Hold onto air
Ever whispering swear

Have you come with father’s tidings?
How he would say hello and
Tell me of your sorrow
Give you secrets for hiding

Delicate dreamer weep
Swimming on the bottom of Heaven’s bare feet
Keep floating
To green to grasp
You’re the prayer inside me