Open Poetry #16 |
October Skies |
Denise
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White billowing against the clearest blue I sail on hope that these won’t be the last October skies I see through freedom’s hue And breathe a fervent prayer for heroes past And present tense. I’m guilty as the rest, Who took for granted liberty hard won, Assuming birthright in a land so blessed. I fall now on my knees before the Son, Bring goodness from this horror, I implore, Bring beauty from the ashes, that’s Your way, I’ve seen You do it many times before, Protect my loved ones through this trying day. Preserve our land and heroes through this fight. Deliver us, I pray, from terror’s plight. 10/8/01 [This message has been edited by Denise (edited 10-09-2001).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Amen, I share your prayer What a beautifully compassionate sonnet. Well expressed, Denise! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Amen and amen. May God grant this lovely prayer. Thank you. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Masked Intruder
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Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
Wrought with compassion, a true poet's plea, Denise. Your flow in words and rhymes is gorgeous, absolutely splendiferous work with this write. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
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Amen! Beautifully written Denise. Maree |
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Kit McCallum
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Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Bring goodness from this horror, I implore, Bring beauty from the ashes, that’s Your way, I’ve seen You do it many times before, Protect my loved ones through this trying day." A beautiful and poignant prayer Denise ... one I share with you in these lovely, flowing sentiments. God bless ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
To the queen of sonnets, Beautiful and fervent prayer And a perfect sonnet, as usual Liz |
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Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - These are wise words - Thank you, Denise... |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
no Denise, it won't be the last...we have many wonderful things to look forward to, and we will take our grandchildren's hands safely in ours and lead the way... |
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Denise
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Thank you all for reading and for your kind words and for joining me in this prayer during these trying times. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ This is such a sincere write. How lovely your prayerful thoughts flow. Bless you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is a beautiful tribute to our country, Denise, one of the best I've read yet! Cor |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Amen...what a wonderful prayer. P.S. Check your e-mail |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Indeed Denise...........indeed. Thanks for sharing so much of your heart...this is beautiful. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Denise
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Thank you so much, Girls, for your lovely replies! God bless us all. Ruth, check your e-mail! |
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Elizabeth
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Posts 6871Minnesota |
Amen! God Bless America. Beautifully done Denise. I pray this too. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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SEA
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Posts 22676with you |
a beautiful sonnet Denise! I like this very much |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
A brilliant poem. We are all with you against terrorism. No matter where we are from. - James |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
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Beatifully said Denise and I too thank you for sharing this with all of us... Hugs2uDearPoetFriend *~coco~* |
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Denise
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Thank you, everyone, for your lovely replies. God protect us all. |
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