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A Soldier's Prayer

Dear Lord,
I know you have business all over the world, so I'll make this very brief
If it's not your will for us to prevail, then my life I pray you keep
It's not that I'm a selfish person, but I live in constant fear
In a place where if you scream inside, there's no one there to hear
I want to see my lovely wife, for she's a part of me
Everywhere that she wants to go is somewhere I want to be
I want to see my children, for they're little angels of mine
And I think it's fair and only fair for them to see me one last time
I want to be reunited with friends, so spare me if you will
Don't fault me for my wrongdoings, it"s to be killed or to kill
I have to go so hear me now and spare me one more day
And let me live a happy life, for I wish not to perish this way

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Sue Mason November 30, 2008 at 6:06 PM Oh my goodness what a sad state of affairs this old world is in to have to send anyone in harm's way especially when they didn't create the harm. My prayers are with you all and congratulations on your fine writing being a feature here at PoetrySoup! God Bless!

Carrie Richards November 30, 2008 at 12:41 PM So well done, Lakisha, and sadly poignant. Congratulations that more will have the chance to read it this week! ~ Carrie

Madeleine Mclaughlin November 30, 2008 at 9:34 AM I like this poem, It almost sounds as if it's written by a soldier himself. I did think that some of the rhythm was shaky but if you're like all other poets, you re-write. I honestly think that if you even out the rhythm, you could publish this is a traditional journal as it is a very strong poem with impressive emotional impact.

Michael Jordan November 29, 2008 at 10:20 PM Lakisha - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Great Job & God Bless, MJ

Vince Suzadail Jr. November 24, 2008 at 6:55 PM Congratulations Lakisha on "A Soldier's Prayer" being featured. Someday, hopefully that prayer will be unnecessary and we will see peace and universal acceptance. From an old song "When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn?" God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter November 24, 2008 at 10:21 AM Congrats Lakisha on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown November 24, 2008 at 7:59 AM Congratulations on having this outstanding poem featured this week. Love, Carol

Chitra Lakhera November 23, 2008 at 10:01 PM This is a powerful prayer. Very touchy actually. A true soldier's portrayal. Congratulations ob being featured. Love, Chitra

November 23, 2008 at 6:51 PM Nice prayer poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Vince Suzadail Jr. August 18, 2008 at 5:35 PM I can't believe I haven't read your stuff before. This one touches as I was 30 years reservist and my granson is a Marine in Okinawa. Prayer is powerful. Vince

Des Juan Richardson June 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM Lakisha, again you have reached down deep and written a piece with so much emotion and truth. My cousin just returned from Iraq and I know he felt these exact words but can not express them in this manner. Thanks for sharing this. ~Des Juan