Offering Poem by Vinaya Joseph

All I have is a prayer,
May the light of the lamp,
Remove the darkness of your soul,
The heat of the lamp,
Burn the unholy desires,
And let thy ego wilt away,
May the fragrance of the incense,
Drown all your worries,
And as the world moves in circles,
Give you strength,
To bear the unexpected grief,
That life showers on you and me...

God, I seek your help
I am feeble in my thoughts,
I can't bear this sorrow anymore,
You are all powerful,
Take me in your refuge…