I sometimes wonder if I'm AWOL
I hope I'm not on the crooked road to hell

I pray a lot and get no definite answer
Asking everyone, I don't know what’s a matter 

I may be Absent Without  Official Leave
If this is true, my only choice is to grieve

Dear God, I didn't run away on purpose. I don't think 
Please give me a second chance, and I will never take another drink

I shouldn't even ask what I'm thinking
If you forgive me, I promise to start a new beginning

Wait, I may have made this promise before
That may be why you have shut the door

Dear God, have mercy on my soul
I'm begging this time, take me back and put me on parole 

January 10, 2023
Mark Waldrop