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A Christmas Prayer For Ukraine

A Christmas Prayer for Ukraine 
 God for Christmas on Ukraine bestow hope
For those folk in dire need of hope to cope
Solace to console the soulful hearted 
Doleful since the day Putin’s war started.

Many tears have been sorrowfully cried
For those wounded or no longer alive
Homes and buildings repeatedly attacked 
Down to a madman’s lies slyly amassed.

I Pray for safety of Ukraine’s brave men
Retaliating again and again
For women and children who cannot rest
Fearing the worst and hoping for the best.

Praying for those who for safety have fled 
To countries where they sleep safely in bed
For the kindly souls who settle them down 
For recovery well-nigh to abound.

I pray Lord seek out Ukrainian lambs
Touch them with thy gentle, powerful hands
Shine your light o’er everyone here on earth
As we commemorate the holy birth.

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24th December 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos December 31, 2022 at 10:33 AM Belle, i truly believe you are an angel among us soupers. You always write thoughtfully and soulfully, this poem is so beautifully created and your warm loving, sentimental nature shines like a beacon in this write. So well penned my friend, kudos. HAPPY NEW YEAR DEAR FRIEND AND TO YOUR FAMILY- MAY IT BE ONE OF PEACE AND CHANGE IN ALMOST EVERY FACET OF SOCIETY. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Beryl Edmonds January 1, 2023 at 6:16 PM Thank you Jennifer, your words to have touched my heart sincerely. Happy New Year to you and your family too. God bless, hugs… Belle

Line Gauthier December 26, 2022 at 9:10 AM Yes indeed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ukranian people. Happy New Year, Belle ~ I hope it will be a peaceful one across the globe. Beryl Edmonds December 26, 2022 at 7:54 PM Thank you Line. A Happy New Year is wished for you too… Belle

Gershon Wolf December 24, 2022 at 9:28 PM Amen, sister!! Here's to no more pain for Ukraine, although I know that's largely in vain... What can we do but hope for a miracle, such as Joe Biden finding his backbone (if he ever had one) to stop the Russian madman?! Cheers and Merry Christmas Beryl Edmonds December 25, 2022 at 4:55 AM Thank you Gershon, I agree with what you say. Bless you and a Merry Christmas to you too… Belle

Tom Cunningham December 24, 2022 at 2:01 PM Beautiful prayer Belle, I think of those poor people every day and the horrors that have been inflicted on them by that physchopath. Hope you have a happy Christmas. Tom Beryl Edmonds December 24, 2022 at 3:35 PM Thank you Tom, I also think of those poor people often, it is unbelievably horrific what is happening to them. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas… Belle