Psalm   Not now — I just got here, and I’m not quite ready, not yet, my house is still a mess and I’m expecting company, they might be here any minute — my friends, my guests are coming! I’ve finally found my people, I’m treating them right — wine for all my friends! Wine and a good word and untroubled sleep for all my friends! I’m not a fool who spends down his principal, depletes his reserves, burns all his bridges, puts himself above the others. I’ve been eating right! My nerves are finally under control and love is in sight. I’ve got so much more to give, business to finish. I’m making my peace with the past. I have so much more to live for. My ministry. Not now. Not yet. Please.     © Michael Fleming Williamsville, Vermont February 2013