I prayed for riches and achieved success,

All that I touched turned into gold. Alas!

My cares were greater, and my peace was less

When that wish came to pass.

I prayed for glory; and heard my name

Sung by sweet children and by hoary men.

But ah! the hurts, the hurts that came with fame!

I was not happy then.

I prayed for love, and had my soul’s desire,

Through quivering heart and body and through brain

There swept the flame of its devouring fire;

And there the scars remain.

I prayed for a contented mind. At length

Great light upon my darkened spirit burst,

Great peace fell on me, also, and great strength.

Oh! had that prayer been first!

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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