The Wish to Enjoy

I pray to see myself from the outside in
The view in here is somewhat fuzzy
I want to see myself as if I weren't me
So I can be who I want to be

I pray I am always able to laugh at myself
Whether I've made a mistake or not
I need to take myself seriously
I have to earn my own trust

I pray I make decisions quickly
to stand by them and remember I know what's right
I won't let myself be rushed
I can't feel ashamed of my personality

I pray to not be defined by others
I can be my self and not theirs
I want to stay open to new things
But remain happy with the same

I pray to never hold onto a grudge
Whether big or small
I can learn from example
I don't need to live vicariously

I pray to remember to pray
to hold onto my new revelations
to recall there's a reason for my principals
Remember that unconditional love is true


© Alicia, February 2002
Jan. 20-Feb. 4 2002

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