LORD - DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE? (written by Gail Batton - #45 - 5/26/90) Lord, do you have a minute? Why do the zebras have stripes? I was just wondering - Did the mother want a white one Did the father want a black one And to shut them both up - You made the Zebra striped? Lord, do you have a minute? Why are flounders flat - with both eyes up on top? I was just wondering Is it because they like to play Hide and seek from the foe Is that why flounders are flat - with both eyes up on top? Lord, do you have a minute? Why are some people so short and some are so tall Why are some people so skinny and some are so fat Why aren't they all just like each other? Is it so pride would not rule in their hearts So you gave them something that they could not change? Is that why each one is different? Lord, do you have a minute? We are made each one in your image And you are unchangeable - so tell me please Are you big and fat - or skinny as a rail Do you have a mass of freckles Are you blond with straight hair Or are you brunette with curls galore I was just wondering For if we are like you Why should we always be trying to change Those who are fat - diet and run Those who are skinny - eat like a pig Those with hair that is straight - put in a perm Those with hair of curls - use a straightener instead Those who are blond - dye it brunette Those who are dark - dye it to blond Those who are short - wear high heals to look tall Those who are tall - slouch down real low If we are made like the Creator God Shouldn't we try to be who we are Thank you, Lord, for this minute - I was just wondering...   If I could - I would take this pain from you my friend I would give you all the money that you need I would hold you close and let you cry it out I would mend your marriage and rescue your kids I would take away your sorrows I would calm your troubled heart I would turn your darkness into Light If I could - I would go back in time and stop the abuse I would bring back your loved ones who have died I would take away your sickness and disease I would send the enemy away I would protect you with great armies I would turn your tears to  smiles If I could - I would heal your broken heart and wounded spirit I would find your missing children I would buy for you clothes and food and shelter I would sing to you fine melodies of love I would give you back the house that burned I would find for you the job you need I would give to you sweet sleep instead of evil dreams If I could - I would be your mother and your father who are gone I would be your sister and your brother who are away I would be your child that you grieve so deeply for I would be your friend every moment of every day I would make the pain stop - the pain that nobody sees I would fix the mistakes you made I would give back all that you have lost in life If I could - I would - but I cannot do for you these things But, through it all - I shall pray for you For God above can do what I would do if only that I could.  Poems