To bless all the marathon runners
With Your sweet and fond Marathon-Love.My Lord, they desperately need
Your Compassion.My Lord, I am also praying to You
To bless our self-giving organisers.Self-giving is the right word, my Lord.
They always serve You lovinglyAnd self-givingly,
And at times sleeplessly.My Lord, I am also praying to You
To bless profusely the helpersAnd also the well-wishers
Of this marathon.May all the runners run
Smilingly and happilyWhile covering the entire distance.
25 August 2005
New YorkFrom:Sri Chinmoy,My Race-Prayers, part 2, Agni Press, 2006
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