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since 2000-11-16
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0 posted 2001-05-05 12:02 PM


I Have a Friend
Virginia Salter

I have a friend
who stands in a pit of vipers
and I so far from even the edge
cannot begin to reach out
to offer rescue
while even wondering
if I could
would my fear be overcome
by my desire to help
if I were given to proximity
I confirm to self
“Yes!” I would reach out
seeking to comfort
seeking to be there
all so easy to believe
standing here, so distant
with only the ability to pray
with my whole heart
that her faith,
the only thing between her and collapse
from all the bites of her predators,
will keep her whole
will keep her sane
will keep her strong to withstand the pain...
I have another Friend
as does she
who stands in the gap
for her, for me
relentlessly

©April  29,  2000

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
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Member Rara Avis
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1 posted 2001-05-05 01:09 AM


We can only hope that we would be brave enough to help our friend when she was in mortal danger.  Joyce
Allan Riverwood
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2 posted 2001-05-05 04:26 AM


You sound like a good friend to me.  
~Allan

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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Illinois
3 posted 2001-05-05 12:48 PM


Reaching out in prayer for a friend is one of the greatest things you can do.

Prayer, it is not the least we can do for a person, but the most!

So you are reaching out, and you are helping, by asking God to take over and watch her.  And that's one wonderful friend!!

<*\\\><    

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD


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Member Patricius
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Idaho, USA
4 posted 2001-05-05 08:00 PM


It is so hard to see a friend in dire circumstances.  Sometimes, prayer is our only way of helping and of course, that is most important, but we always wish we could do something more tangible. I do hope things work out well for your friend.

Betty Lou Hebert

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