I pray for you
I pray that the sun never sets on your laughter
And that your smile illuminates the darkness that this world holds
I pray that you think outside of the socially acceptable metaphorical box
And that you color outside the lines on purpose
I pray that you have your father's eyes
And that through them you see the good that dwells in everyone
I pray that the mistakes of my past do not pour into your future
And that every door would be as wide as the night sky
I pray for your beauty
And that you know that it has nothing to do with how you look
I pray for your mind
And hope that you see the world not for how it is
But for how it could be
I pray that you build nations with your mouth
Strike down evil with your words
And realize that the power of life and death really does lie in the tongue
I pray your life is like a thunderstorm
And that you shake this world to it's core
Be a bigotry hater
A fact debater
And always question authority
You may be light years away
But I know one day I'll hold you in my arms
So for now
I'll pray for you
And for all that I know you'll be.