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A Father's Strength

If I ever begin to crumble or if I have somehow lost my way, May my Father send me his strength to make it through the day. If I ever think about giving up or giving in, May my Father remind me not to worry, but instead to always rely on him. If I ever start to believe the harsh words of people or fall victim to their games, May my Father call me silly and tell me to just forget their names. If I ever wander too far off the path that leads to the person I’m supposed to be, May my Father grab my hand and shake me for being so easily lost at sea. If I ever need someone to comfort me or soothe the aching of my heart, May my Father set fire to the sorrows that have tried numerous times to tear his daughter apart. If I ever get too stubborn or refuse to step up to responsibility, May my Father lend me his motivation for just a day so I can learn from his nobility. If there’s ever a day that I don’t give thanks or have become too greedy, May my Father alter my thoughts to get rid of the idea that it’s okay to be so needy. If somehow I forget the power of a Father’s love or need a reminder that I’m not alone, May my Father send me comfort from the clouds while he rests upon his heavenly throne. -t.j.t.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 5/27/2015 1:27:00 PM
a GREAT PRAYER TO THE ONLY TRUE FATHER! Congratulations on your win. Very creative!
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Date: 5/27/2015 4:32:00 AM
Hi Tristine, I never cry.... I mean never... This is a very warm and comforting poem with a lot of soul and character. Great job. Keep up the good work. Now where is the Kleenex? Have a wonderful day. Earl
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Date: 5/25/2015 12:13:00 AM
This is lovely, Tristine, an affirmation of an eternal, strong bond, and a deep love for your Father. You are indeed blessed. A great write, and welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy this space with other like minded souls. Viv x
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Date: 5/24/2015 11:47:00 PM
TRISTINE, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
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Date: 5/19/2015 10:14:00 AM
This is a moving poem Tristine,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/18/2015 10:34:00 AM
Tristine, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 5/18/2015 6:38:00 AM
- I visit your first poem today, a great poem Tristine :) - A warm welcome to P- Soup, from Norway :) - Hope you will find this place nice and friendly - I wish you good luck ! - I will come back to read more .... later :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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