for suffering I pray
to be discriminated against
to be hated for
the color of my skin
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
to be diagnosed
with an incurable
and painful disease
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
to be struck down
by the loss
of those I love
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
to be crippled
and face the
new hardships of life
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
to love
and not be loved
in return
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
so I can comfort
and hold those
who suffer
I pray for this

for suffering I pray
so I can wipe
away tears
and understand
I pray for this

for suffering I pray