What Will You Pray For? Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Mankind suffers because it's forgotten how to nourish
their interior lives through devotion to God that is
truly innate, but has been neglected far too long.

Most do what they want, desire or wish throughout life,
immoral and unethical choices abounding, neglecting the
truths of religion and God in preference to evil.

Following through earthly temptations, lust and egos,
then on death beds suddenly realizing errors of their
ways, wanting God's mercy and healing.

Yet through years of their lives choosing to ignore God
and His commandments, wanting prayers to be answered
immediately and for their selfish needs only.

Does anyone who's dying ever say, God, please answer
my prayers for all of humanity and peace on this earth,
healing or mercy for others?

Prayers that all of mankind will find God and let Him
into their lives? What will you pray for at the end of
your life?