Answered Prayers

 I prayed for riches, and achieved success;
All that I touched turned into gold.
 Alas!
My cares were greater and my peace was less,
When that wish came to pass.


I prayed for glory, and I heard my name
Sung by sweet children and by hoary men.

But ah! the hurts – the hurts that come with fame.

I was not happy then.


I prayed for Love, and had my heart’s desire.

Through quivering heart and body, and through brain,
There swept the flame of its devouring fire,
And but the scars remain.


I prayed for a contented mind.
 At length
Great light upon my darkened spirit burst.

Great peace fell on me also, and great strength –
Oh, had that prayer been first!

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