My father in heaven watch over me
And forgive me for  all the wrong you see.
I've tried my best to live my life right
To try and make my light shine bright.

I know there is more that I could do
To make  you say, "I am proud of you."
But help me Lord to do all I can
To be much better than I am.

I know you'd want much more than this
And with your help I could fulfill this wish.
For I'm only human with few words to say
And this poem is just one way I pray.

To me it means much more than words alone
When it can be engraved into plaque or stone,
But it plays even a more important part,
When words of prayer can be engraved into your heart.