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A Soldiers Prayer

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Wearily I walk this rutted road Knowing this life led yet is mine Due is all ransoms for my soul To every witness I leave behind Lift my heart to spare no love To be a light for shadows cast I draw my strength from God above With hope that seeks the will to last

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Lynn Marie

Date: 8/19/2017 6:08:00 PM

Amen Charlie...Amen xo

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/19/2017 9:55:00 PM

Peace be with you Lynn...

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/4/2017 12:55:00 PM

TRULY AWESOME WITH ITS GREAT DEPTH , BEAUTY AND SINCERITY IN PRAYER. A true gem my friend and one I will now fav... You always write with such skill, depth , beauty and creative talent!

Charlie Smith
Date: 7/4/2017 2:14:00 PM

Always such a pleasure to hear from you Robert, thanks for your wonderful encouragement, I do so appreciate it...

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/27/2017 12:21:00 PM

Amen.... now lets pray for More Love..

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/27/2017 9:24:00 PM

Let's do, Pashang.

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/24/2017 5:10:00 PM

Hello Charlie, As a retired Army veteran your words here with "A Soldiers Prayer" capture so much and mean so much. The last two verses pull everything together. A most realistic view. Outstanding My Friend!! And a FAVE!! Best Always, Gary

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/24/2017 10:34:00 PM

Thank you Gary for your encouragement and your service...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/23/2017 8:22:00 PM

Awesome prayer poem, Charlie. and inspirational.

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/23/2017 9:25:00 PM

Thank you Andrea.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/23/2017 2:39:00 PM

Whose heart gives shelter to Lord's love fear cannot feel! Wonderful prayer my friend, Charlie!

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/23/2017 9:23:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/23/2017 2:15:00 PM

Very somber and bravehearted poem, Charlie. Keep fighting the good fight, my friend. Such a thoughtful poem of perseverance. Love and joy always.

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/23/2017 9:23:00 PM

Thank you Freddie.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 6/22/2017 4:37:00 PM

A pleasant reading poem.

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/22/2017 7:46:00 PM

Thank you Afolabi.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/22/2017 1:05:00 PM

Beautiful inspiring pray, Charlie ~*

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/22/2017 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Eve.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/21/2017 9:17:00 PM

March on poet!...great prayer for the brave...god bless...^WW^

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2017 10:17:00 PM

Thank you WW.

White Wolf

Date: 6/21/2017 3:33:00 PM

I must read more of your work, mate!

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2017 7:19:00 PM

Hope you do, thank you WW.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/21/2017 3:06:00 PM

Excellent Charlie. I read it twice. :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2017 7:18:00 PM

Thank you Heidi.

Chris Green

Date: 6/21/2017 2:35:00 PM

This was fantastic Charlie. Really nicely expressed.

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2017 7:16:00 PM

Thank you Chris.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2017 2:33:00 PM

- A soldier in war, really needs strength Charlie - Heroes who sacrifice their lives - Lovely written ... sad fate of many heroes - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2017 7:16:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise.