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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

Date: 11/30/2008 6:06:00 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

Date: 11/30/2008 12:41:00 PM

So well done, Lakisha, and sadly poignant. Congratulations that more will have the chance to read it this week! ~ Carrie

Madeleine Mclaughlin

Date: 11/30/2008 9:34:00 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

Date: 11/29/2008 10:20:00 PM

Lakisha - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Great Job & God Bless, MJ

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 11/24/2008 6:55:00 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

Date: 11/24/2008 10:21:00 AM

Congrats Lakisha on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/24/2008 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations on having this outstanding poem featured this week. Love, Carol

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/23/2008 10:01:00 PM

This is a powerful prayer. Very touchy actually. A true soldier's portrayal. Congratulations ob being featured. Love, Chitra

Date: 11/23/2008 6:51:00 PM

Nice prayer poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 8/18/2008 5:35:00 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

Date: 6/13/2008 11:10:00 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