For Thee Exclusively

These perfumed flowers hold my prayers,

Colourful and sweet,

I who came with haughty airs

Place them at thy feet.

Give my eyes the light to see

My lips to voice the call,

The years recur incessantly

No progress made at all

Unless my soul to thee I give

Or life will pass me by

In thee alone let me live

And to the old self die.

Each hidden flaw exposed to thee

I pray each blockage clear

And all my mediocrity,

The past that I hold dear,

Inherent weaknesses remove

And let my music be

Expression of my spirit's love

For thee exclusively.