Wednesday, January 09, 2008

A BABY'S PRAYER

A little child knelt to pray
His hands were clasped at his chin ...
His eyes were closed, his head bowed
"God forgive men for their sin.

"Those men who made the war, God
And took my daddy away ...
From mommy, sister amd me
Dear God, make those men behave!

"Now mommy cries and cries, God
She's good and kind - mommy is
She wouldn't hurt any one , God
She didn't make the war that is.

"It was made by awful, and uncaring men."
Tears ran down his little face
And broken sobs shook his frame
While he prayed for peace and grace!
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33 comments:

  1. Janice ThomsonWed Jan 09, 12:53:00 PM 2008

    Very poignant and inspirational piece Margie. It is always the little children who suffer the most isn't it. An evocative reminder of the evils of war.

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  2. FHWed Jan 09, 01:09:00 PM 2008

    Beautiful Margie! If mothers ruled this World, there would be no war!!

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  3. ArtWed Jan 09, 02:11:00 PM 2008

    Let us all pray for peace and grace! Amen.

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  4. virtual nexusWed Jan 09, 03:39:00 PM 2008

    The impact of war on the child is often forgotten or overlooked, isn't it? This gives the child a voice.

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  5. UnknownWed Jan 09, 03:46:00 PM 2008

    simple, yet so meaningful...

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  6. AnonymousWed Jan 09, 05:29:00 PM 2008

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) keep IT UP SWEETHEART!!!!!!!! :P

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  7. krystynaWed Jan 09, 05:59:00 PM 2008

    How amazing!
    God hears Baby's prayer.
    Thanks Margie!

    Ps
    Could I put this poem on Kevin's blog?

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  8. KaiWed Jan 09, 06:05:00 PM 2008

    awwwwww, this is so precious!

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  9. KeshiWed Jan 09, 08:42:00 PM 2008

    wow Margie this one captures the true essence of LOVE...rather how imp LOVE is and how useless HATRED is.

    WELL-DONE! LOVED IT HUN!

    ::tears::

    Keshi.

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  10. KeshiWed Jan 09, 08:43:00 PM 2008

    btw Im so glad ur into regular posting now. I missed ur beautiful writing! We need more ppl like u in this world..to spread the msg.

    Look how ugly the world has become!

    Keshi.

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  11. Eric ValentineWed Jan 09, 08:45:00 PM 2008

    Children, the young & so innocent.
    There is nothing more meaningful, than the voice of a child.

    Very nicely done Margie. :)

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  12. The Site AdministratorThu Jan 10, 02:23:00 AM 2008

    Lovely piece, Margie!

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  13. polonaThu Jan 10, 11:10:00 AM 2008

    how very touching and beautiful!

    when will they ever learn...

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  14. Greg CThu Jan 10, 05:40:00 PM 2008

    This is my first visit. I love your poetry. I will come back again. Thanks.

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  15. KeshiThu Jan 10, 09:12:00 PM 2008

    MWAH!

    Keshi.

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  16. PriyaFri Jan 11, 05:10:00 AM 2008

    Margie,

    U r back!!! Happy New Year to you.

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  17. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:23:00 AM 2008

    Hi Janice
    Thanks so much!

    Margie

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  18. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:24:00 AM 2008

    Thank you very much Asha!
    I believe that too!
    Have a good weekend!

    Margie

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  19. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:25:00 AM 2008

    Hi Art
    Yes, let us all do that!
    Pray for peace and grace!

    Margie

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  20. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:29:00 AM 2008

    Hi Julie
    Yes, I believe that the impact of war on the children is very forgotten!
    They suffer greatly!
    Thanks for your visit and comment.
    I appreciate it!
    Take care!

    Margie

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  21. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:29:00 AM 2008

    Thanks very much, Hammett!

    Margie

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  22. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:30:00 AM 2008

    Hi Kaylee
    Thanks dear!
    I'll try my best!

    Margie

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  23. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:32:00 AM 2008

    Hello Krystyna
    Thanks so much!
    Yes, you may put my poem on Kevin's blog.

    Margie

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  24. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:33:00 AM 2008

    Thanks dear Kai!

    Margie

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  25. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:35:00 AM 2008

    Hi Keshi
    Thanks so much for your kind words!
    They mean a lot to me!

    Margie
    xxxxx

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  26. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:36:00 AM 2008

    Thanks very much Eric!

    Margie

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  27. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:37:00 AM 2008

    Hi Richard
    Thanks so much!

    Margie

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  28. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:39:00 AM 2008

    Thanks very much, Polona!
    Yes, when will they ever learn?

    Margie

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  29. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:40:00 AM 2008

    Welcome Gardner Greg
    It's very nice having you here.
    I appreciate your kind words!
    Thanks very much!

    Margie

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  30. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:41:00 AM 2008

    Keshi
    MWAH!

    Margie

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  31. MargieFri Jan 11, 07:42:00 AM 2008

    Hi Priya
    Happy New Year to you too!

    Margie

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  32. LizMon Jan 21, 01:04:00 PM 2008

    Simply beautiful.
    Your precious Margie!!

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  33. MargieMon Jan 21, 08:01:00 PM 2008

    Dear Liz
    Thank you very much!
    You are so kind!

    Margie

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