Oft at times my passions drift to left or right As worldly pressures push and pull To obviate a polar mindset Toward people and passions Toward beliefs and purpose driven thought Forcing me to decide on which edge Pulling and pushing me for commitment To journey wholly to the extremes Of unrelenting polarization Yet while choosing the ramps to service To my brothers and sisters and country I am reminded by the One Who is Love To always keep true to the Center of all To the One, for and by whom my life exists Who calls me always to work forward Resolving all toward rightful commitment By embracing Your presence and love And to Center all things on You While not neglecting responsibilities Help me to support, nurture and protect The rights and obligations toward my neighbor While I weather the constant challenge To move away from You and serving on the edges. Help me to position all under Your peace and love To resist the non-loving extremes of “either / or” And embrace a life, a love, a faith of “also/and” Help me dear Jesus to always Center My thoughts and words and deeds On Your love, above all