I ask of Thee

I ask not of Thee riches and comforts

I ask not of Thee name and fame

I stand meekly at Thy Altar and with folded hands I ask of Thee

The strength to do my duty to the best of my capabilities

To place my duty ahead of my privileges

I ask of Thee the strength to love all and hate none

The knack to be truthful yet not be gullible

The wisdom to speak obligingly if not always oblige

I ask of Thee to shed my shyness yet not lose my self-esteem

To know the difference between Love and Attachment;

Solitude and Loneliness; Self-esteem and Arrogance;

Thou hast conferred this Life upon me;

At one moment it seems to be the best gift Thou hast given me.

But in the next I ask " Why hast Thou cast me away with this cursed Life?"

I ask of Thee the strength to lead an honest life and leave this world with my head held high; Proud of the Love and Grace Thou hast bestowed upon me.