navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Open Poetry #8
Post A Reply Post New Topic Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Saunni
Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777
West Virginia

0 posted 2000-07-21 04:03 AM


  Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
And, lying here before I close my eyes
I must tell you, God, what's on my mind...

Tonight I found her face in the dark
And, as always, God, it eased my heart
With so many miles between her heart and mine
I've found on my loneliest nights somehow she shines...

I know she's never understood why I fell so hard
But, there is just something, God, with being apart
She gives me the peace of mind that only an angel could bring
She has the way, Dear God, to stop the rain...

It's been years that I've cried for something endlessly
And, I know it's for the family you've handed to me
I come to you each night with wanting them here
And, it's always, God, written in these tears...

I have found that a families love is forever
And, in our way our hearts are always together
There's really never a dark moment without any light
I know, because my angel was with me tonight...

Now, in this prayer let me speak to her
And, let her feel my heart in each single word
She must also know what a blessing she's been
She's my favorite angel and my most kindest friend...

So, God, my heart is in your hands
And, same time tomorrow I'll be back again
But, if I should die before I wake
At least I smiled- I saw her face...

Saun




Sauni :)

© Copyright 2000 Saundra - All Rights Reserved
Michael G
Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579
Nashville
1 posted 2000-07-21 04:25 AM


Very nice, and wonderfully put.  I've been there......
gem
Junior Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 39

2 posted 2000-07-21 04:28 AM


Beautiful poem! I can relate to this one because I know from experience how it feels to love someone who is a very long way away from you. That is why I am an ex-American living in New Zealand now!
Gem



Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary