Prayer of an Anonymous Abbess

[northernwalker]

“Lord, thou knowest better than myself that I am growing older and will soon be old. Keep me from becoming too talkative, and especially from the unfortunate habit of thinking that I must say something on every subject and at every opportunity

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[noodledays]

no, in fact it's pretty lovely. :)

[northernwalker]

It's credited to Margot Benary-Isbert, who wrote children's books, many set in post-war Germany. I read it again this morning- sometimes I need the reminder. :)