Happiness, That's All
"Our Father which art in heaven... "
That's how I started off
I never missed my night and morning prayers
I read the bible and followed the commandments
I confessed all my sins and I have repented
I went to sabbath as often as I could
But nothing
I burnt incense and lit candles
I wore robes and gave away my worldly possessions
I slaughtered animals
I brought my offerings to alters
I have drank, bathed in and sprinkled the holy water
I have been baptised with the water, fire and holy spirit
Wished upon falling stars, 11:11, wishbones
And still nothing
I have given up the party life
I fasted for forty days and nights
I have given you my blood
I devoted my life to you
I have given you my soul, body and mind
I have given up my all and more
But still nothing
God, can't you hear me?
I don't ask for much,
Just happiness that is not fleeting
A little more than a moment of laughter
A grin instead of a crack of a smile
Lend me your ear and hear my prayers and answer
Is that too much to ask for?
God, can you really not hear me?
Have my sins been so much that there's not even a case to plead?
Am I such a bad person that you can't even listen to me?
Try as I might, you still haven't answered
Can you not hear me?
Well, I beg of you for the last time
Please, bless me with happiness that isn't fleeting
Copyright © Azabove Sobelow | Year Posted 2016
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