
I pray . . .
awkwardly
I pray
alone
I pray in places
not found
by the usual devout
but in places
that speak
back to me
places profound
that can reach me
through time
through
timeless savageries
each hole
my heart . . .
I see the light
that shines
so many gateways
to the divine
forgive me
this
is just a thought
and
this prayer
is just my thought
and the light
is
only sun
passing through
rusted tin . . .
I know
but for a moment
I held
my breath
and for a moment
I saw
beyond
for a moment
I felt
a lighter air
I commune
this way
~
There is no special place to pray Frank, nor a place to grieve. God hears our prayers wherever they are offered. Today this poem has blest me more than usual because a dear family friend passed away on Wednesday. The power of the pen. ink, words heart and imagination; a powerful combination.
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I’m sorry to hear of your friend’s passing, Claire. Please accept my condolences.
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Thank you, Liz, for your kind words.
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I’m sorry to hear of your loss, Claire. Thank you.
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This is a transcendent poem.
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Thank you Liz. The quality of the light was inspirational.
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God chooses the place we don’t. Such a good poem, Frank.
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Hi Lisa. Thank you.
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Hi Frank, glad to read you again. In these times my reading has been severely restrained. You are very welcome.
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Very nice to see you again, in these difficult times.
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This poem really touched me, Frank.
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Thank you Robbie.
I was not able to do justice to the glorious light as it streamed through all the holes in the tin.
Quite special.
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That captured me.
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Thank you, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed the piece.
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The best way
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Where and when you find the moment. Always best for me, also, Derrick. Thank you.
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This is a beautiful and captivating poem Frank.
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Thank you.
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