let me not be seduced

by the ways of this world,
let me keep a sacred and loving space
in my soul,
let me not think that everything has a price tag, let me
know the true value of friendship, worth...
do not make me a fool to please the needs of the world,
let me know what it means to be...
do not hate me Lord because
I shatter in your presence
for I do not know the meanings of your being.

let me not think that what people say is true,
language deceives like a serpent's tongue,
let me not breath a sigh of relief
when hatred muddles the signs of health,
let me not be a child made for the world,
let me be truly myself with thou.