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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-09-12 01:39 PM

I saw the appalling pictures of destruction done today.
I wept for those who suffered and knew someone must pay.
But the most outrageous images the television sent,
Were those of the celebrants who laughed at our torment.
I could not imagine reveling in someone else's woe,
And recognized a sample of how the world could go
If we hadn't God to guide us, fill our hearts with sympathy.
When I've seen their streets bombed, I have cried with empathy.

God doesn't want our hearts to fill with hatred, we must love
Even those who hate us, take our orders from above.
Dear God we humbly seek you and turn to you in prayer.
Protect us from those who'd harm us, from land, from sea, from air.
Guide the leaders of this nation, let our people know you're here.
Hasten the day of triumph, when God is everywhere.

By Joyce 9/11/01

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 09-12-2001).]

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

1 posted 2001-09-12 11:06 PM

Amen.

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

2 posted 2001-09-17 06:30 AM

I like your poem of prayer to Our God.

Melton

BSC

Moderator

Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

3 posted 2001-09-17 11:48 AM

Indeed.....

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

4 posted 2001-09-17 05:38 PM

We must guard against becoming hate mongers seeking blood for revenge. Though deeply hurt, we must ask for God's wisdom and guidance as we proceed, lest we worsen our own situation. Prayers for our leaders were never more needed.
Thank you for sharing your beautifully written inspiring work.
God bless,
Rae

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

5 posted 2001-09-27 10:20 PM

Wonderfully written, Joyce

How true!~

And, a world without God would be such a scary place~

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-09-27 11:04 PM

Excellent poem Joyce!

Betty Lou Hebert

Allstaria22
Member

since 2000-06-11

Posts 83
MN USA

7 posted 2001-09-28 04:36 PM

"God doesn't want our hearts to fill with hatred, we must love
Even those who hate us, take our orders from above."
This is a great reminder of how we must act in this troubled time. Thanks for this great peice of poetry. Too bad more people don't love as you do.

Dana

Isaiah 1:18

"Everybody loves a rose, will you be thankful for the thorns?" -All Together Seperate

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2001-09-29 08:38 PM

Lovely heartfelt prayer, Joyce. I was left looking at the pictures of their joy in disbelief. How can anyone rejoice on another's pain? It's awful. You made some great points here.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

sunshinemist
Senior Member

since 2001-09-29

Posts 595
Fl. sunshines early mist

9 posted 2001-10-02 01:03 PM

Amen! May God Bless each and everyone of us.
Thank you for sharing. Peace and

~Marie~

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