I have all the things I need the wants remain still
I cannot bequeath all I have and transcribe my will
I keep asking for more things and I cannot even wait
When all I now need or want is a prayer and some faith
I work at this never-ending list ticking off each goal
Achievers are the role models I am mimicking their role
Is this a universal syndrome or my own idiosyncratic trait
For all I actually need or want is a prayer and some faith
I strive to impress the world around me but of no avail
Memories are terse temperaments impatient I often fail
Why do I wish to alter my individuality or improve my gait
While all I really need or want is a prayer and some faith
The Pharaohs built a pyramid each to suffice for after-life
And spent entire lifetimes building and battling strife
If the one lesson I can very well learn and not take this bait
Is that all I truly need or want is a prayer and some faith
Trials and mistakes judgements to face and heartbreaks
These are part and parcel of life this is what it takes
To make a diamond from mere coal let’s get that straight
And all I sincerely need or want is a prayer and some faith