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Don't Let the Sun Rise©
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Don't Let the Sun Rise© |
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Genea Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 321USA |
Don’t Let the Sun Rise©1998 Genea Parker My best friend at six, a puppy with big eyes, Followed me everywhere, and slept with me each night. That night I saw the accident, I saw her lying there so still. Would she live or would she die? I could not guess His will. Holding her in my arms, silently saying a prayer. I begged and I pleaded, with the great Man upstairs. Asking for more time, tears streaming from my eyes Please Lord, I prayed, don’t let the sun rise. The doctor told my dad, Mom would be gone by morning light. If only it would stay dark I thought, everything will be all right. Each breath of hers was a struggle, she gave it her very best. I just knew my Mom would pull through, she was better than all the rest. As her last day, turned into her last night, I knew that it was true Desperately I watched, and all that I could do, was... Hold her in my arms and tell her, I was thankful she’d been there. I begged and I pleaded with the great Man upstairs. Asking for more time, tears streaming from my eyes Please Lord, I prayed, don’t let the sun rise. Mom died that morning and many years passed by. After college and starting a career, I found the love of my life. We raised a lovely daughter, knowing there would come the day She’d find a man of her own, and we’d have to give her away. The night before her wedding day, I sat beside her on the bed Saw the young woman before me, but wished she were little instead. I held her as she fell asleep, brushed back her golden hair Smiled to myself, kissed her cheek, and prayed a little prayer, As I... Held her in my arms and whispered, I was thankful for all we’d shared. I asked Him to send His angels, to always be with her there. Wishing for one more day with her, tears streaming from my eyes. Please Lord, not yet I prayed, don’t let the sun rise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------ Thanks for taking the time to read. Comments welcome! :-) |
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Krystal Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140Shelton,WA USA |
Wow... intense, moving. Very well-written. Keep up the good work! The emotion is felt by the reader. ------------------ Shannon D. Montgomery ("Krystal") |
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Genea Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 321USA |
Krystal, Thanks so much - glad u liked it. ~Genea |
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