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I feel the fortune of my years,
I hope. For all my children's love
This day must bring me happy tears
And thoughts that joyful music prove.

taken from http://www.poemsforfree.com

Dear God,
I'm thankful for my life,
for all the happy parts,
and even for the sad ones.
Each one shows me just how much You love me.

I watch my son's face
when he laughs, when he cries, when he sleeps.
Then I see You,
so again I'm thankful.

I look at my husband
and to his smile, and to his worries.
Then I see You,
and again I'm thankful

I listen to my mother
whisper to my father
laugh to my brothers
talk to my friends.
Then I see You,
again I'm thankful

I'm thankful for You've given me a full life
and most of all for teaching me how to lead it.
And if I may have one wish, today
I'd wish that You bless me,
dengan kehidupan yang membawa rahmat bagi matiku.
Amien.

Budi Kemulyaan, Jakarta, 31 years ago.