Waiting for a Sign

I refused to move
without knowledge
of my higher power's will
for my life that day.
I considered reading
from the literature,
pulled out six books
and two pamphlets.
None caught my eye
so I knew it was not meant
that I should read any.
My sponsor called
but I explained to her
I awaited important news
and hung up the phone.
I stepped out in the yard
and saw an amazing cloud
but had no time to think on it
and moved on to await
word of the higher power's will.
Finally it was clear
I'd have no assignment that day
and went about the day
convinced I must stand
on my own two feet
and not await
some amorphous message.