Please teach my tears the bravery of raining in solitude
Teach my thought the Peace that comes with sieving out worries
Teach my tongue the language of silence
Teach my mouth the honour in making itself the home of Truth.
Teach my heart the victory that comes with forgiving
Teach my ears to be deaf to men that house evil in their tongue
Please teach my mind the freedom that comes from being fearless.
Teach my eyes to see beyond the pains of today.
Teach my feet to walk the path of righteousness.
Teach my hands the art of giving
Teach my cheeks the battle won by turning the other side for a slap.
Teach me to understand that we all will someday be late
Teach me, so I can truly live before I become history

(2020)