Through My Ardent Prayers

With a discipline kept in practice. And assisted through my ardent prayers. I am there within a mental seclusion. I am there aware and devoted... Feeling blessed each day! Although I am tested to accept, And manifest delusions. My best is tempted to slide at times. When my mind becomes bombarded, With teases I taste. Most times easy to find. I admit it can be difficult, To break away from my human lusts. But a faith I maintain... To help me refrain from such temptations. And I grow to trust, That I can and must endure. As long as I know my quest made is pure... From doubt and confusion, Induced with desires I can refuse to embrace. I can face darkened shadows. And replace the clouds with Sun to shine. It is through my ardent prayers, I dare to strengthen on my journey. In a haste not wasted on yearnings... To undo mistakes I can make sometimes. But learn I do with each step I take, I can choose whatever it is I wish. And I wish to be free to be me... Unafraid, To expose my imperfections. Or show I can heal, From blemishes revealed. It is through my ardent prayers, I dare to strengthen on my journey.