I question the presence of a god

I question the presence of a “god” Any god, your god or my non-existent god That is ….if based on the All knowing, all loving, all forgiving, all merciful etcetera god, gods or God In the midst of war We pray to these “gods” For peace We pray for the sick Then again We prayer for the dead We rejoice in the fable Of the Prodigal Son While exiling all Who fail to meet our “gods” Expectations I question the presence of a god Until I see a baby Hear the laughter of children playing Watch an old couple smile at the antics Perhaps I should not question the presence of a “god” But practice it