Child's Prayer to

Saint Thorlak

Hello, Dear Friend,

I know you’re there,

though just beyond my sight;

I feel the warmth

of you in prayer

and smile with delight.

You know my heart

when I can’t speak,

though many times I’ve tried;

You wait and watch,

and gently seek,

till I no longer hide.

Please guard my dreams

by night and day,

and light the way to reach them.

When friends think I

don’t want to play,

please, whisper how to teach them.

I’m stronger when

I know you see

the best in all I do.

Please, help me grow

and learn to be

a holy saint like you!