A Simple Prayer

Lord, I've come a long ways today
Got further yet to go
I know You're ridin' with me now
Somehow I know it's so

I like to think I see Your face 
In every water hole
An' feel Your arms on my shoulder
When that north wind blows cold

I pray that You will keep me safe
From danger tomorrow
Keep my loved ones in Your embrace
Spare us all from sorrow

Lord I sensed You were tired today
Ride the Paint in the morn
Don't choose that knucklehead Buckskin
He'll throw You in the thorn

August 17, 2016
For Contest "Prayer"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 4:12 PM
I adored your take on the contest Larry. I like to think God has a great sense of humor, it has been so with me! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) 7
Bradfield Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 6:29 PM
Thank you, Connie..As I grow old Eternity seems serious to me..the rest of it not so much. I agree 100% with you that God has an enormous sense of humor.Thanks again....Larry
Walker Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Larry, congratulations on your 'cowboy prayer.' I enjoyed reading it. All the best with your writing. ~ Sonia
Bradfield Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 6:31 PM
Thank you, Sonia. Much appreciated!,,Larry
Adams Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 3:38 AM
I appreciate your prayer, Larry. Your expressions of a personal God touched my soul.
Bradfield Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Thank you, Cona
Scars Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 5:03 PM
Larry, congrats on your well deserved top placement :)-luloo
Bradfield Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Thanks so much!..Larry
Roper Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Thank you so very much for such an inspiring prayer, Larry, this was such a great poem thinking of our Lord, as we all I guess he too would get tired. Hugs Eve
Bradfield Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Thanks, Eve.it's much appreciated
Smith Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Good to look out for the big fella...congratulations
Bradfield Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Thank you, Charlie...Lary
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