Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

A Prayer For All Religions

Hallowed be thy name,
Spirit of growth, compassion, and love –
Whatever they may call you.

You are not 
An unyielding, vengeful
Law-giving master
For there is but one law in your realm
Inscribed in Earth and in Sky:
Love, and do no harm.

You are not
A stern judge who divides the righteous
From the unworthy,
For by your power all those who seek, may find,
And all may receive 
Your blessing.

You are not
A dispenser of shame and of guilt
And of restrictions,
For your glory is in the flame of renewal,
The water of forgiveness,
And the seeds of endless possibilities.

Spirit of growth, compassion, and love –
Whatever they may call you:
Hallowed be thy name.

4/25/2015

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Line Gauthier July 17, 2018 at 3:21 PM Awesome, Agnes. Superbly done. Belated and most deserving congrats on your top win.

Carole Duet August 25, 2016 at 12:43 AM I like this poem Agnes. And, I agree with it...beautiful thoughts. Agnes Krampe August 27, 2016 at 8:02 PM Thank you, Carole.

Ronald Kent August 20, 2016 at 10:11 PM Congrats on the win. Agnes Krampe August 20, 2016 at 11:43 PM Thank you, Ronald.

Sonia Walker August 20, 2016 at 3:42 PM Agnes, a hearty congratulations on your First Placement of your poem, 'A Prayer for All Religions.' Your prayer is a memorable one. God Bless. ~ Sonia Agnes Krampe August 20, 2016 at 9:17 PM Thank you, Sonia.

Sandra Haight August 20, 2016 at 9:24 AM Such a lovely and meaningful prayer poem, Agnes. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra Agnes Krampe August 20, 2016 at 9:18 PM Thank you, Sandra.

Kai Michael Neumann August 19, 2016 at 2:25 AM Great stuff. We need it. Congratulations. Agnes Krampe August 19, 2016 at 3:46 PM Thanks, Kai.

Connie Marcum Wong August 18, 2016 at 11:05 PM A stunner and absolutely right on! A fave for me Agnes! Congratulations! 7 ; ) Agnes Krampe August 19, 2016 at 3:44 PM Thank you, Connie.

Tom Arnone August 18, 2016 at 6:36 PM A very sensible approach towards God, the force or whatever higher power may exist. Congrats on your # 1 win! :-) Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:45 PM Thanks, Tom.

Beautiful Scars August 18, 2016 at 3:44 PM Anges, beautiful lady..congrats on your well deserved top placement :)-luloo Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:35 PM Thanks, Laura. I liked your prayer as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 18, 2016 at 2:36 PM - A really lovely prayer, Agnes - Congratulation on your winning poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:33 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Eve Roper August 18, 2016 at 2:02 PM Thank you so very much for such an inspiring prayer, Agnes, I love the line, "The water of forgiveness, and the seeds of endless possibilities. Hugs Eve Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:29 PM Thank you so much, Eve. I feel honored.

Alexis Y. August 18, 2016 at 12:11 PM Hi Agnes, What a well written prayer. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:32 PM Thanks, Alexis. I enjoyed your poem, too. Agnes

Charlie Smith August 18, 2016 at 12:08 PM Beautifully expressed Agnes, congratulations... Agnes Krampe August 18, 2016 at 6:31 PM Thank you, Charlie. I enjoyed your entry, too.

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2016 at 3:57 PM wow, what a wonderful outlook. I love how you did the theme!! Agnes Krampe August 17, 2016 at 6:56 PM Thank you, Andrea.