By Richard McIntyre

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!

I didn't ask for wealth of fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind).
I asked Him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!

I asked that He'd be near you
At the start of each new day;
To grant your health and blessings
And friends to share your way!

I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small.
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!

© Richard J McIntyre

Note on origin: This is a poem that Richard McIntyre wrote to his ailing step-father. It is widely circulated and many people have asked about the author - mystery solved!