Prayer for the slowly dying (#5 and #6)

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jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

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0 posted 2001-05-01 02:09 PM

Prayer for the slowly dying (#5)

Peace

Lord I am reticent to say
that today
I feel alone.
Friends, yes I do have a few
and I am fortunate that by your grace,
mercy and love
You
head the list,
but
this morn, help and consolation,
I have abandoned and
inside a nearly impenetrable shell,
I sit and cry.
Kleenex after kleenex my
my lack of strength pours forth-

Lord, please do not
allow me the privilege of final closure.
Never cease to listen
to my pleadings, nonsensical as they may be,
and instead of what I ask for-
Lord I pray, give me
what I need.

***

Prayer for the slowly dying (#6)

yes Lord I am listening

Someone must have called the police
and reported an accident with injuries
'cause I sort of remember talking to a paramedic.
And as I open my eyes and try to move
these very very real pains tells me
that I am still blessed with life
because I could have just as easily been
dead.

Lord if you are trying to tell me something
I am listening.

An infected tooth on top of stitches, bruises
and whiplash…is more than I can take.
Lord if anyone knows that, it is you.
If the pain weren't so unbearable
I would scream at the nerve of the HMO's
for charging a $75 emergency room co pay,
but at 3:30 am pain
takes precedence.

Lord this time I have no screams left
I humbly hear you, loud and clear.
I know I had been complaining
about how rough my life is
and sometimes I forgot to stop
and take count of my blessings…
and Lord,
if it was my attention you were after
let me assure you
you have it-
I need you now, more than ever.

and yes Lord, I am listening…

[This message has been edited by jellybeans (edited 05-01-2001).]

wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

1 posted 2001-05-01 02:12 PM

man see things like that happen to me and
I swear I will change and listen but I usually get right back into the bad swing of things. You go yuh and this was awesome with great lines throughout.

jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

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2 posted 2001-05-01 02:49 PM

thanks walt, have been gone so long I feel like a stranger...sigh...

latin passion
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since 2001-04-26

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3 posted 2001-05-01 03:02 PM

thoughts and prayers...LP

Mabel A. Dilley
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since 2001-03-17

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Seattle, WA, USA

4 posted 2001-05-01 04:11 PM

I love the title. We are slowly dying from the time of birth. Many is the reason why death hastens it chariot to our door. One thing for sure, prayer of thanksgiving and for a clear message for will, is certainly in order.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Irish Rose
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5 posted 2001-05-01 04:35 PM

amen

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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Washington State

6 posted 2001-05-01 04:41 PM

I am so glad you are here to say your little prayer. Blessings Joyce

jellybeans
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7 posted 2001-05-01 05:22 PM

thank you lp, julian, irish rose, and joyce...
as tired as I am today, it is good to be back among poet friends

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2001-05-01 07:12 PM

jb, thank you for sharing these with us. . .

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1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22

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9 posted 2001-05-01 08:30 PM

jb................glad you're ok..sure have missed reading your work....welcome back....helen

"...the rest is silence" (Hamlet) Shakespeare

Mother_Earth
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since 2000-11-20

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1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan

10 posted 2001-05-02 10:37 AM

jellybeans, I don't know how many times I have tried to TELL the good Father in heaven how I want things to be. I have figured out he has his own plan for me. It is still had to let Him have his way with me. I really liked both of your works and glad you are back. Soft hugs, ME

jellybeans
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11 posted 2001-05-02 03:18 PM

thanks all.....am feeling a bit stronger today and it is good to be back

Janet Marie
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12 posted 2001-05-03 12:20 PM

YEPPERS... tis good to see your name here girlie!!
Some days ya just cant catch a break...
sorry to hear bout the accident...
take care of you...ok!!! ok!!
rest...and write

easy hug *S*

I miss you so much I cant stand it
Seems like my heart is breaking in two
My head says no, but my soul demands it
Everything I do reminds me of you

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

13 posted 2001-05-03 10:47 AM

As one of those "few" friends (ahem... ain't I enough???? LOL) I add my prayer...
"Lord, what she NEEDS includes a few things going right and a bit of joy to hold onto... though I believe she deserves so much more and I sure do wish you'd just bathe her in happiness (and if you're really busy right now, I have a list... just fill it as written *S*). But even though I think you could be a bit kinder, I do send my sincere gratitude and thanks that she is still blessed with life... for she sure blesses mine."

Well done, Lovey... welcome back!

RMW
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since 2001-03-21

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14 posted 2001-05-03 02:13 PM

I've missed you. You have a gift for prayer. Bob

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