"Years Of Prayers"

When I was just a little girl,

I prayed for a doll house for Christmas.

But I never ever got one;

So I guess God said "No".

When I was a teen-ager,

I prayed to have friends.

But None came my way;

So I guess God said "Later".

When I was a young girl,

I prayed for a boy friend.

But the ones I got were wrong;

So I guess God said "Not yet".

When I was a young woman,

I prayed for a husband.

But the one I got was bad;

So I guess God said "End it".

When I was a little older,

I prayed for my children to be good.

I will always love them dearly too;

And God said "They will turn out fine".

When I was older still,

I prayed for a soul mate.

And I finally found one;

So God said "He's the one".

Now in my old age,

I pray for our health and long life

And it's been good;

So far God has answered my wishes.

If I must pray

For many more years,

Let it be so.

For God is my life-line.

I will forever pray,

Every night and day.

So God will hear me

And grant me many more years.

I am not afraid of dying,

But only of losing loved ones.

Only I must be patient

For only God knows my fate.

by Jann Newland

©January 2011