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A Prayer |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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A Prayer Never been very good at prayer, It conjures up musty memories Of pristine white dresses, doily hats, Fingertips pointed toward heaven, Kneeling for a child’s eternity, Curl of incense depleting air As simple sins were counted On one small hand. Even then it was just ritual, Beads dangled, totted up en masse. Whenever I was in real trouble, Promises made, a new me, If just granted this one wish. The one time I needed answers, My situation loudly dire, My mind formed a message, Make good on past promises. In my flawed stubborn way I am changing, drastically. Still the darkness threatens, Closing claustrophobically, While the person I counted on Struggles for strength. Again pleading prayers, This time not for me, But for the suffering one Who won’t pray for release. © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well, I'm not a religious person though I was brought up that way. Dressing up every sonday in a little suit. I hope your friend finds the strength to help themself in prayer or whatever is possible, and I hope you my friend can be a little relieved. Parker |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You write with such simple truthfull words...I can see the little girl still in you. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Corinne, It is amazing how we all tend to get on the prayer bandwagon when things go wrong in life, but seem to forget when things are going our way. I hope the one you counted on is granted that release. Hard to stand by and watch those we love suffer needlessly. My prayers are with you and your loved one.  Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Parker, Martie and Lone Wolf, y'all are the reasons I keep coming back here, so much caring in this room! Thank you very much. Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Corrine, You have a way,of putting things simply, yet with strength, and I do so admire all of your writing Liz |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Never been very good at prayer, It conjures up musty memories Of pristine white dresses, doily hats, Fingertips pointed toward heaven, Kneeling for a child’s eternity, Curl of incense depleting air As simple sins were counted On one small hand. Even then it was just ritual, Beads dangled, totted up en masse. Whenever I was in real trouble, Promises made, a new me, If just granted this one wish. I always saw prayers as been somewhat futile in mass anyway, people just mumbled the words without thinking what they meant and at the end of it thought they were holy just because they stepped inside achurch. I eblieve real prayers are felt, they don't need words, anyway, ranting yet again. a wonderful poem, powerful. certainly can relate to this. In my flawed stubborn way I am changing, drastically. Still the darkness threatens, Closing claustrophobically, ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh) "Life has been unfaithful And it all promised so so much I am a relic I am just a petrified cry Wheeled out once a year, a cenotaph souvenir The applause nails down my silence La tristesse durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I see liberals I am just a fashion accessory People send postcards And they all hope I'm feeling well I retreat into self-pity, it's so easy Where they patronise my misery La tristesse durera Scream to a sigh, to a sigh I sold my medal It paid a bill It sells at market stalls Parades Milan catwalks The sadness will never go Will never go away Baby it's here to stay |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Liz and Brian (and I enjoy reading all of your work, too, Liz!)!!! Corinne |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Corrine, this one painted pictures very vividly in my mind such as counting sins on one small hand. You did a beautiful job here. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well done, Corinne! Denise |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Corinne, Don't give up nor dispare, for God does hear and answer prayers. I promise, it's His Word. Remember, we of flesh can do nothing but ask HIM, believing. Learn to depend on God for your strength, hon, HE loves you that much. Blessings to you sweetheart. marcy |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Balla"deer" and Denise! Thank you, Marcy, for the kind encouraging words. Corinne |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ In your gentle strength and faith- your friend has prayer working for them. To pray for ourselves is necessary, to pray for a friend is compassion. That is a good thing, my thoughtful friend. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Corinne,...I have to agree with everyone else,...this is a great poem, a great expression. I too feel that prayers are felt. You have a solid heart to be praying for another. Take care. *Peace. [This message has been edited by SpitFire (edited 06-04-2000).] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Corinne, I'm with Balladeer here...very tender thoughts and pictures you paint with this. Sad yet lovely in one unique package. Loved it. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Marge, I just hope the prayer is heard, ya know? Thankyou, Spit Fire and PoetFemmeFatale, for such sweet, kind words, heartfelt they are. Corinne |
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