Selfish Prayers

Bow your head and hide your selfish prayers

to a God that you don't see.

Your mom and dad told you stories,

but it was never in you to believe.

And selfish prayers unanswered

are the closest comfort to home.

Your desperate requests for Happiness go unheard

no matter how far you roam.

In cries for help and a wish for success

are your mom and your dad back home West.

And you bow your head,

hold on to your pride.

Behind convictions and denial,

you hide.