Let Poem by Romeo D. Matshaba

Let my eyes see your glory and have mercy upon my soul,
Let wise men enlighten me, angels lift me up, devils fear me and blessings shower me.
Let lawmen not put me to darkness or jailers drag me to their dungeons of doom;
Let thieves not tear my clothes or hurt my eyes or those nasty bandits slit my throat;
Let the sea not drown me or its secrets swallow me or the desert dry my marrow;
Let winds not engulf me or those with sharp teeth devour me.
Do not let my fears stop me, my opinions hush me or my doubts ruin me;
O' Lord, as I beset on this journey of life, let my heart of stone believe you,
Do not let them change me or trap me or snap my faith.
Do not let her with sweet voice lure me or him with silver tongue persuade me;
Do not let my eyes be filled like the sea or my poor children starve;
Do not let the shadow follow me or make me renounce my faith;
Let not Judas kiss me, the lash feel my back or wolves eat me alive;
Let me not get lost or illnesses find me, Lord Jesus, keep death far from me;
But if this be your will, then in hell, I shall live for the sake of your glory.