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A Soldiers Prayer

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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 ~* Login to Reply 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^ Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 6/21/2017 7:16:00 PM Thank you Anne-Lise.