Alex Bramwell - My Prayer

God
Give my children strength to leave a double life
Split them in two
Like the books and CDs
One half for each person
Let them be happy with what is left behind

Let them say to their friends
That they now get two presents
Let it be compensation
Help them plan Christmas and birthdays
Pin a smile on their face for the camera

Be the mediator in their fights
Go between the camps
And heal the rift
Let them remember
In which house they left their homework
And whose turn it is to pick them up
Let it be enough

Please God
If you cannot make me stay
At least hold them together
Whilst we're tearing them apart

Alex Bramwell

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