“Why must people kneel down to pray? If I really wanted to pray I’ll tell you what I’d do. I’d go out into a great big field all alone or in the deep, deep woods and I’d look up into the sky – up, up, up – into that lovely blue sky that looks as if there was no end to its blueness. And then I’d just feel a prayer.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
A Silent Prayer
Humbled I lie
In this endless field of heather
The skies have cleared
As I begin my silent prayer
A prayer of hope
A prayer of faith
A prayer of peace
Leaving me in awe
Of just how small we are
And to still know
You are there,
Sitting beside me.
Written by: Gretchen Leary 2012
(Written while listening to: You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban)
Gretchen Leary (McIntire) 
Very moving and lovely, Gretchen.
First off, I am so honored, & I would never mind if u used my name. This definitely was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read and I hope to be as accomplished and creative as u one day! Even though I am not doing the best these days due to the heart thing & now that Ive been diagnosed w/ endometriosis as well, your poem was so inspiring that no matter how bad I feel it will always bring a smile to my face. I actually feel not only special but famous since u are such a great author!:) Again thank u from the bottom of my heart:)
Heather A.
Poignant and very touching poem, Heather. I also like the song.