THIS IS MY PRAYER TO THEE, MY LORD

RABINDRANATH TAGORE

POEM NUMBER 36 FROM GEETANJALI

This is my prayer to thee, My lord strike, strike

at the root of penury in my hearts.

Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows.

Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in my service.

Give me the strength never to disown the poor or 

bend my knees before insolent might.

Give me the strength to raise my mind high above 

daily trifles.

And give strength to surrender my strength to thy will with love.