Let Me Be Humble

Let me be humble

So my ego doesn't rise

Let me not want to strike back in anger or annoyance

And cut others down to size.

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Let me be humble

And not always want to be right

Let me not through cruel or disdainful words

Cause injuries or slights.

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Let me be humble

So as not to seek fame

Or to worry when someone attaches

Something negative to my name.

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Let me be humble

So I can willingly serve

All kinds of people, even those who to me

Do not any goodness deserve.

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Let me be humble

And admit to my mistakes

Let me not due to stubbornness

Honesty and clarity forsake.

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Let me be humble

And not want only praise

Let me be open to both

Disregard and grace.

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Let me be humble

And never abuse my position

Let me not be power-hungry

And disregard all but my own opinions and decisions.

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Let me be humble!