The Evolution Of A Prayer

Written on January 5, 2025

When I was young,
My prayer was
“Please God make me beautiful.”

Then I got older
And my prayer became
“Please God make my rich.”

More time passed
And my prayer was
“Please God make me special.”

I see now
In my age
And in my wisdom
I see my prayers have been answered
And were always fulfilled.

In my age
And in my wisdom
My prayer is simply

“Thank you God for my unique beauty,
And for giving me the best features
Of two of my favorite people.”

”Thank you God for the richness of your creation
That I get to see, feel, taste, smell, and touch
Everyday with no payment required.”

And “Thank you God for making me special,
So special that you chose
To make only one of me.”