Captain, my Captain

Father, my Father
May I know you as a daughter.
Beloved, cherished, affirmed,
special.
Loved.
May I be a loving sister to your children.

Captain, my Captain.
May I acknowledge, respect and obey you
as my leader and authority,
seeking to carry out your wishes,
keeping my eyes fixed on you
as a servant girl looks at her Master.

Spirit, my Spirit
May you be in me and with me
breathing your life
through this earthly body
bringing eternal hope.