I asked God for strength, that I
...might achieve
I was made weak, that I might learn
...humbly to obey...
I asked for help, that I might do
...greater things,
I was given infirmity, that I might
...do better things...
I asked for riches, that I might
...be happy,
I was given poverty, that I might
...be wise...
I asked for power, that I might have
...the praise of men,
I was given weakness, that I might
...feel the need of God...
I asked for all things, that I might
...enjoy life,
I was given life, that I might enjoy
...all things...
I got nothing that I asked for...
...but everything I hoped for
Almost despite myself, my unspoken
...prayer were answered
I am among all men, most richly
...blessed!
(I have chosen to submit this poem which I have read from a pocketbook
long ago so as to have something to remind me, as well as those who visits my page, always about how blessed we people are! ; ') God bless, everyone!)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
your poem is wonderful. it`s full of philosophy and true words. it has a wonderful holly melody and strong massage for all people. i wish you to keep your writing up, bravo)