I chose to bear this burden,
O Eternal Goodness,
But of what value is that choice
If my secret heart resents another
Who chose to reject this burden?

My heart open opens easily
To the care of my mother
To the financing of her needs

But, like a morning glory when the sun rises high,
My selfish heart closes
Too often
On the other

I cannot open my wayward heart
I cannot choose to love
Although I want to

Create in me an open heart, O Eternal Love,
And renew my failing spirit, O Generous Forgiveness,
For the sake of my mother
For the sake of the other
For the sake of your holiness
For the sake of myself
Do for me what I cannot do for myself:
Pull the weed of resentment from my heart
Plant there your always blossoming forgiveness
Amen