ASAP

I've always been a "type A" person, always in a hurry. But the poem below has stuck with me for several years now.

I first heard it in a homily by one of the deacons at our parish. Yes, even cheesy poetry can be a good starter for a homily, because there's a lot of truth in here.

There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
You've got no time to spare,
But as you hurry and scurry-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

It may seem like your worries
Are more than you can bear.
Slow down and take a breather-
ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.