I took a look at Galatians, Paul’s list of virtues there,
And wondered if the Holy Spirit's fruits were ripe and fair.
Love, joy, and peace sounded great—who wouldn’t want to start?
But I checked my daily calendar and felt my racing heart.

Patience? That one's missing; I honk in traffic jams.
I blame my lack of kindness on those supermarket clams.
I think that my self-control got lost one Friday night—
I saw a pizza on the menu and thought, "Just one more bite!"

Gentleness and goodness? Those virtues seem quite quaint,
But I'm more like a tempest and not much like a saint.
Faithfulness sounds noble, but my Netflix shows are late.
Can...