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Give not me pain,

I've had my share.

Give not me sorrow,

I've all I can bear.



Give not me struggles,

I've had a-many.

Give not me sadness,

for I've a-plenty.



Give not me hurt,

I could take no more.

Give not me riches,

for I've been too poor.



Give not me rain,

for I've been drenched.

Give not me tears,

my thist, more than quenched.



Give not me sun,

for shadows are more present.

Give not me laughter,

for this life's not pleasant.



Give not me words,

when there's nothing to say.

Give not me tomorrow,

for I can only handle today.



Give not me justice,

for its all unjust.

Give not me sword,

for perchance may I thrust.



Give not me love,

if thy filled with hate.

Give not me chances,

for me, its too late.



©Cathy Faist 2004