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A Sons Lament

A Sons Lament Shadows like a long lost friend come to me each night. Bringing whispers in the wind that tell me what to write. Tonight I see a young mans prayer that's written in a letter. Father who art in heaven please help my mom get better. I've seen the struggles she's gone through I've seen the tears she cries. I've heard her sobbing in her room I know how hard she tries. From the time that I was small til now I'm almost grown. It's always been just her and I yet still she's so alone. The time is coming oh so soon I'll be a man someday. Please help her find a love that's true before time I go away. I know the love that's in her heart she has so much to give. Help her see before I go it's her turn now to live. Find a man who's love is true a hand for her to hold. Someone who will hold her tight on nights when it gets cold. A man to love her just like me a man who's love will stay. All these things I ask of You in Jesus name I pray Edwin C Hofert

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Date: 1/29/2015 12:26:00 PM
Too late Edwin - I'm a fan and I can't believe that I'm the first to write a comment next to this beautifully moving poem. Best, Dennis
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