09-26-2010, 05:22 PM
I see the point of praying for peace. Personally, I don't see the point of trying to individually enumerate every problem that might be outside of my control.
May I please safely walk down this street, in harmony with all.
That's a prayer I can appreciate.
Also, may I please not get stabbed.
Also, may I please not get shot.
Also, may I please not find anyone sneaking up behind me with a noose.
Also, may I please not get my pockets picked.
Also, may I please not have anyone steal a kidney from me on this block.
Also, may I please not get run over by an 18 wheeler.
May I also not get run over by a steam roller.
May I also not get run over by a sports sedan.
May I not get run over by a silver Mercedes.
May I also not get run over by a red Ferrari.
Oh yes, may I also not find my planet obliterated by a nuclear war.
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At what point are we inviting disaster into our lives, rather than averting it?
May I please safely walk down this street, in harmony with all.
That's a prayer I can appreciate.
Also, may I please not get stabbed.
Also, may I please not get shot.
Also, may I please not find anyone sneaking up behind me with a noose.
Also, may I please not get my pockets picked.
Also, may I please not have anyone steal a kidney from me on this block.
Also, may I please not get run over by an 18 wheeler.
May I also not get run over by a steam roller.
May I also not get run over by a sports sedan.
May I not get run over by a silver Mercedes.
May I also not get run over by a red Ferrari.
Oh yes, may I also not find my planet obliterated by a nuclear war.
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At what point are we inviting disaster into our lives, rather than averting it?