One Hair

I thought to change one hair tonight

from white to black, atop my head. 

It seemed a try would be alright 

while lying here upon my bed. 

 

I called out to the powers that be

in all their forms amidst the sky, 

but nothing changed at all for me

though I had given my best try. 

 

I guess it’s human nature 

to control the things at hand. 

To try and make sure everything

works out the way you planned.

 

We swear upon by the heavens

and it brings down all the rain.

We swear upon the earth and find 

it only leads to pain.

 

We swear upon our heads and find out

just how much we lack,

for we cannot so much as make...

one white hair turn to black. 

 

... Ref Matthew 5:33-36