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I Don'T Know How To Pray

You say you don't know how to pray Just spend one long and lonely day In the middle of the storm Not knowing if you'll make it home Or in the doctors outer room Hopefully there for some good news Waiting for results to come in On the longest day you've ever lived It can be hard to ignore You've said a few prayers before If you've ever had a child that's sick I'm sure a few have crossed your lips There are so many opportunities To fall down daily on your knees As each day can be a fight To try and do what is right There's no formula in how to pray Just open up with what you have to say What is on your heart and mind With God you're just spending time

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Steve Tomlin

Date: 7/21/2016 2:58:00 AM

It reads nice Mike. The emotion coming through is gentle and the final line works with that tone. For me though, "With God you're just spending time" only works because of that tone. I have seen people prayer with anger, and that is not a healthy way to spend time with 'God'.

Frankii Fame

Date: 7/20/2016 12:28:00 PM

Very true...just open up and let the words flow...well written!! ~Frankii

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 7/20/2016 8:05:00 AM

So true Mike, there is no correct formula except to open up your heart to Him…very nice poem!:)

Francis Osho

Date: 7/20/2016 7:38:00 AM

i lik it