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Dear St. Francis,

In a recent dialogue with a close friend, I became aware during the conversation that I made a statement  that was misunderstood. I allowed it to remain that way, not pursuing a path of correction. The tone and subject matter was such that it was best to leave it  that way. In the process, I felt fine for taking that route, and my friend never knew. 

However, I discovered something about myself that compelled me to write to you.  During the conversation, I was reminded of one of your familiar and blessed prayers.  So I went to Wikipedia and found the prayer, "Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace".  The line that best relates to my self-discovery reads, "O Master, let me seek not so much to be ....... understood as to understand".  

In the conversation, I was feeling sad and bewildered that I was being misunderstood.  There was a very defined moment that I felt the sting           of being misunderstood, and your prayer became ever so fresh and real         to me.  As a result, I am greatly assisted by those words in your prayer.                                                                                                    

Sir, I have known of your prayer for many years, but never have I found it more applicable. Hence forth sir, your prayer shall also be mine.  For this, I am grateful to God.
Respectfully,
Cubajo
04072017 FB PS (An imaginary letter, but a true experience)
Open Poetry Contest 2, Sharlotte Jade Puddifoot

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