And now,  

It seems to me that my control eludes me,  

Where I should faith I have but my fate.


It is now so  

That when I pray  

And pray only for myself,  

My mind reminds me of my folly.


What sort of persecution is this?  

A persecution so complex because of my complexion.


I had received no admonition,  

And I am filled with despair.


And so, as I behold these troubles,  

It seems to me that my control eludes me.

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