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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2007-09-11 07:28 AM

A Prayer In Earnest

I have no extra special words
no fancy tribute shall I write
rather I’ll say a prayer of thanks
for the men and women that still fight.

When I am praying this prayer
I’ll ask for all terrorism to cease
and for help to stop the madness
with a special request for world peace.

I’ll ask the Lord to gently hold us
with his tender loving hands
and to lead us with his wisdom
that we all might love our fellow man.

A prayer, that they not be forgotten
the unsung heroes who gave their all
those who were among the innocent
or defending us, that we might not fall.

Please bless the families left behind
my prayer, Lord please help them understand
let them know their loved ones are remembered
and that they are now held in Angels hands.

I’ll then pray for everyone to join the circle
the circle of peace that encompasses all
and this prayer, I’ll pray in earnest
Lord please guide us when upon your name we call.

{dedicated to the fathers, the sisters, the mothers,
the brothers, the daughters and sons...God bless them all.}
© dmsmith 09-06-02

MoonShadow
Senior Member

since 2001-08-02

Posts 943
Dark side of the Moon.

1 posted 2007-09-11 07:34 AM

Appropriate and inspiring. Well written, Donna.

MoonShadow
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aziza
Member Elite

since 2006-07-09

Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

2 posted 2007-09-11 10:04 AM

Silently joins the circle and sends thoughts of love and peace.

Alison

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2007-09-11 12:16 PM

I earnestly join you in prayer ~

"to the fathers, the sisters, the mothers,
the brothers, the daughters and sons...God bless them all."

Amen

Exceptionally moving write.

Love, Peace, & Harmony,

Linda

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2007-09-11 10:32 PM

and for my Christopher
patrolling the Tigris
with a gun

this is so special to me gentle Donna
thank you

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2007-09-11 10:40 PM

Thank you Gentle Spirit for such a lovely poem.
LindsayP

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2007-09-12 05:52 AM

I like the thoughts in this prayer...James

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2007-09-12 06:21 AM

I think an earnest prayer
is always needed...

thank you.

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