“Prayers”

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She was all I wanted.
I prayed night and day.
Only wishing to have her by my side.
For me to hold and uplift.
For me to care for and shower with love.
Countless times her name crossed my lips.
All while on my knees.
That girl would be the greatest gift.
A gift from the One.
He who hung and named every star.
He who gave me this ability.
The ability to care about and love.
I promised Him I’d give her the world.
If only He would make her mine.
But He couldn’t make her love me.
And so my love went wasted.
I wondered why He had ignored me.
But now I know He hadn’t.
I still got my gift.
I didn’t get what I wanted.
But instead what I needed.
Now a new name passes my lips.
And I thank Him for everyday I have with her.
Because she brings me immeasurable joy.
And it makes my heart glad.
Glad that He is still in control.