O God, as long as this sorrowful soul remains in my body, may my eyesight stay youthful and my heart remain beautiful.

In this tender prayer, the poet acknowledges that life is filled with sorrow, yet asks God for something far deeper than mere physical longevity. Rather than praying for an easy life, the plea is to keep the inner spirit fresh—wishing that the eyes never lose their childlike wonder for beauty and the heart never grows cynical or bitter. It is a graceful reminder that true youth is not about years, but about keeping our capacity to love, admire, and stay emotionally alive until our very last breath.