Prepared Way

I was alone
There was no one to hear my words
As they echoed out
In the cold of night
I asked for direction
I asked for guidance
So I listened
And I spoke
As if I were before a crowd
And I kept listening
And I kept speaking
Until I had said
What I meant to say
But had been unable to put into words
And found my way
By listening
By learning
And I was ready
My way had been prepared
So I gave thanks
And left to face the night
And wait for the morning