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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-09-08 09:30 PM

A Prayer In Earnest

Albrecht Durer's "The Praying Hands"

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.

© dmsmith 09-06-02

May God hold
America in his hands.

Thank you Karilea, for the "graphics inspire"

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (09-08-2002 10:16 PM).]

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

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somebody's dungeon

1 posted 2002-09-08 09:31 PM

Beautiful and heartfelt Donna. Very nicely done. All of us will be praying on that day I believe.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-09-08 09:53 PM

This is most beautiful Donna.
Thank you for penning this treasure.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-09-08 10:03 PM

Beautiful tribute

Cold hands means a warm heart

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-09-08 10:06 PM

(big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I too wish for this to happen and together in embracing God terrorism can be eradicated but more importantly freedom and love will live on bigger than ever! (wipes tears) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

5 posted 2002-09-08 10:08 PM

Donna, this was very special. I love the picture.

Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

6 posted 2002-09-08 10:09 PM

You are inspired so nicely...
and define the message so clearly.
Bless you for this Donna~

Nightshade

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just out of reach

7 posted 2002-09-08 10:45 PM

Oh, Donna, Amen to this beautiful prayer. hugs to you, Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Paul Wilson

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United States

8 posted 2002-09-08 10:50 PM

Donna...I am with you 100%. We need to all say a prayer of thanks not just on this day, but everyday for all our blessings...Paul

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

9 posted 2002-09-09 12:14 PM

This poem will most assuredly be saved by many in their library. Truly moving!---a treasure!

Earth Angel

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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

10 posted 2002-09-09 06:36 AM

Donna, what you've done here was within you all the time. May we all join hands, whether in reality, or virtually through cyberspace, and be a Nation again.

Tammy Blessing
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11 posted 2002-09-09 03:03 PM

"Amen"

Auguste

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By the sea

12 posted 2002-09-09 05:56 PM

I'll join hands with all of you in prayer. Donna, this is lovingly rendered. *hugs*

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

13 posted 2002-09-09 09:22 PM

I am honored to join your hand in this prayer for peace, God bless them and God bless us all. Beautifully done.

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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Michigan

14 posted 2002-09-09 09:30 PM

A lovely blessing, Donna... That was a totally horrible time, but I am so grateful that my son, Victor....who was supposed to have been at a meeting at Cantor Fitzgerald at the World Trade Center that morning, got a phone call the afternoon before... telling him that he didn't need to be there...
It must have been an angel who made that call.

~ hugs of thankfulness

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

mycafe
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15 posted 2002-09-09 11:11 PM

One of the most beautiful prayers said...

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

16 posted 2002-09-10 08:42 AM

SweetGentlespirit~
You live up to your name with this gentle and tender prayerful write~
It certainly caused me to bowed my head in remembrance~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Aimster
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Charlotte, NC

17 posted 2002-09-10 01:20 PM

donna,

i have tears falling freely down my face
after this...and that doesn't happen to
me often from a poem, but this was the most
beautiful prayer i think i've ever read.
your words touch so many. thank you sweet
friend and God bless you!

take care.
Amy

"if irish eyes are smiling...they are probably up to something" :)

hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

18 posted 2002-09-10 04:27 PM

AMEN!!!!

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2002-09-10 07:45 PM

May we all join hands in the circle, and may for this day and thereafter we all feel a sense of peace. Peace and love to all,
with my sincerest wishes for all to share a moment of remembrance. God bless....

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

20 posted 2002-09-11 06:26 AM

With pride I join this circle to hold the hands of those who care as I light a
candle to join this prayer of peace. God bless everyone.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

21 posted 2002-09-11 08:45 AM

Beautiful. I think prayers are much more helpful than shouts of anger today.

texasrose
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22 posted 2002-09-11 06:14 PM

This prayer shines with love and hope. Thank you for sharing on this day.

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catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

23 posted 2002-09-11 06:54 PM

Donna, this made me cry. I pray the same, lets hold hands.
Sandra

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

24 posted 2002-09-12 02:54 AM

Like your prayer...James

Gentle Spirit
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25 posted 2002-09-12 06:22 AM

Again, I thank you all for holding a hand, lifting a voice, for penning your thoughts, and for the blessings of friendships shared on these blue pages.......and for the hugs across the miles. God bless us all....

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...

26 posted 2002-09-12 08:43 AM

May your prayers be answered, take care!

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