Too Tired to Love Today

I was too tired to love today

anyone but myself and I

too defeated to stop and pray

cared not enough to even try

to guide a friend or point the way

for someone struggling through the day

I cared only for me-my-mine

I ticked the hours and lost the time

I was too selfish today to care

so wrapped up in my own desires

no smile, laugh or hug to share

in claiming kindness, I am a liar

a hectic, busy schedule leeches

energy – effort - time - emotion

ignoring all that goodness teaches       

to freely give of self; no notion

I was too tired to love today

Lord, give me strength to live your way