Forever let it be so.

As I walk past these days

May they remain past

As I look forward

May the future bears no resemblance

With the past days

As I grow with lack and scarcity

May the days ahead be filled with plenty

I've cried many bitter tears

May I not know their taste again

And if I must shed a tear

May it spring from joy

I've tasted the fruit of lies and dishonesty

May its tree be withered from the roots

I've seen fragility shatter to the force of evil

May these shattered pieces color the days ahead

I've been exposed to the scourge of the sun at a tender age

Though my faces are patched with sunburns

I still radiate this beautiful smile.

And Lord, I'm grateful for your goodness

May it flow throughout my fears.

04-02-2020 5:50pm

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