a prayer of desperation.

O Father,

     grant me the strength to rise in the morning,

          to take my meals,

               and to share in the work.

O Father,

     grant me the strength to listen,

          on occasion to speak,

               and always to sing.

O Father,

     grant that if i have nothing else to give

          i might give continually of Your Love.  

O Father,

     grant that i might pray.