Asking for simple things

Such as a sunny day

And the fun that day brings

A simple prayer each night

Asking for simple things

Good luck tomorrow

Diamonds and rings

Simple prayers granted

And simple people smile

For their material possesions

That fill them for a while

And the prayer for life

And begging for health

Only wanting to live

Not asking for wealth

What happened to that prayer?

Where is that answer we seek?

Is there no hope anymore

For the sick and the weak?

The prayer of needing

Instead of wanting

Leaves no answer

But thoughts are haunting

So the greedy get their diamonds and pearls

And the sick one lies in his coffin over there

While the materialistic ones get their simple wishes

The sick man dies with an unanswered prayer