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I have fallen to the ground at times

Skinned my knees

But it was the part when I thought

That it’s all a part of growing up

Strengthening me for the tests that the future may hold

Braved storms to get where I am now

Who I am now

Oh Lord

How can I forget

That I could have not made it till here without you

And I’m so grateful to you my Lord.

It’s as if my gratitude towards you,

Is beyond my words,

Which seem so small before the real feeling

I’m grateful to you for everything

And most importantly,

For bestowing me with the blessing

Of knowing

How to express all my feelings to you through the pen.

This pen,

Is the most refreshing objects in my life

A relief

And above all that

This pen

Is a spiritual bond with you, my Lord

The world is harsh.

But this is my test

I know,

And I am patient

Oh Lord!

Please see,

How grateful and patientI am

Before,

All the cruelties of this world

As I know.

That you are there with me,

Oh Lord,

I am standing patiently.

Not replying, nor fighting

With the oppressors in this cruel world

For I pray that you don’t overlook

How I’m not giving into Satan

By responding to them as they provoke me each time

Sealing my lips

Because I know,

Oh Lord,

That when you’re light is with me,

The oppressors cannot harm me,

No matter how hard they try

Published in Daily Times, December 1^st 2018.