A Prayer
Here you will find a short christian poem called A Prayer. The title could have been Teach Me Father, as the poet is asking God to teach him kindness, grace, and patience. We hope the short verses inspire you and remind you of the christian values that are practiced.A Prayer
Poet Edwin Markham
Teach me. Father, how to go
Softly as the grasses grow:
Hush my soul to meet the shock
Of the wild world as a rock;
But my spirit propt with power,
Make as simple as a flower.
Let the dry heart fill its cup,
Like a poppy looking up;
Let life lightly wear her crown
Like a poppy looking down.
When its heart is filled with dew,
And its life begins anew.
Teach me, Father, how to be
Kind and patient as a tree;
Joyfully the crickets croon
Under shady oak at noon:
Beetle, on his mission bent,
Tarries in that cooling tent.
Let me, also, cheer a spot,
Hidden field or garden grot;
Place where passing souls can rest
On the way, and be their best.