Invite

This was inspired by the lesson we had in relief society today.  The main focus of the lesson was that conference talk about Good, Better, Best and focusing on the basics.  I thought how sometimes it's pretty much impossible to cut anything out, and had a wonderful insight.
The Lord can help you slow down and accomplish the things you  need.  Let Him help you find what is most important.  Let Him help you focus.  Your relationship with God is the most important "basic".  He will help you with the rest.  Taking a little time to ask Him to help you.  You will accomplish more when you do this.  Spend time alone with the Lord.  Just like any other friend, you become closer when you get to know Him.  Allow Him in and help Him be your friend.  Alone time.  Not only away from other people, but from your worries and other distractions.  For a few minutes every day, talk to Him.  Learn something from Him.  INVITE Him in.
As I was thinking of all the stuff I have to do, I was going crazy.  I think I had a legitimate ulcer.  This added to pondering today's lesson is what brought this poem to my mind.  Enjoy.  :)

Lord, give me the strength to overcome
Help me fight my battles, as I cannot do it alone
Teach me how to simplify
To better focus and fully Live my Life
Guide me to the most valued things
Help me realize what knowledge your Love brings
This is impossible to face - on my own
But I know, with your help, I am not alone
Lord, give me the strength
I need you here
These steps stretch me further through each length
Teach me not to fear
I Love thee.
Stay with me.
Help me fight.
Show me, please, the Greater Light.

Oh, and thank you so much to all of you who help me out.  Even a simple question like "How did that test go?" really lets me know you care.  I hope you know how much I appreciate you.
Much Love,
Kiki

Tension

Only longing to be loosed
Affection remembered
While trust dismembered
Pass by.
These feelings boost.

Wonder
If either will break the wall
Or if there's even a thought
To alter the plot
Will both trample under
And neither answer the call?

A smile from the middle
An avoided glance from the side
The heart twists
For when both exist
It seems neither can abide

Remember the water's Rush
And the goal to make it hush.
Think of the sound that everyone heard
Be careful to let out a word.

What to think?
What to say?
Should it stay this way?

What to do?
What to hope?
Or just find ways to cope.

Always tension before a break
And should neither side choose to make
Amends

Now must accept that the thread is snipped
Neither needle is equipped

To pull closed the space
The trimmings displace

With all hope for fixing gone,

Both begin to erase.