Beneath Evening Wings

When twilight fades into the night         
and darkness steals the dying light,      
grant me the peace I humbly seek,           
wield thy power so I won't break.             

As silence whispers through the trees,        
'neath evening wings reveal thy face;     
praying for grace this weary soul,         
oh, pick me up each time I fall.           

Make me accept what I can't change       
and change the things that I still can, 
show me the way and set me free    
that I may face eternity.   

While the stars shining at midnight        
point the way to a morning bright,          
in deep repose watch over me              
and wake me up to a new day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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August 27, 2008 at 7:25 PM
what a beautiful write, full of hope, and peace take care D-nyce
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August 23, 2008 at 4:28 PM
I sensed a deep faith ..A wonderful feeling...Thank you for sharing Fred... I returned from Jordan just today...It was a wonderful trip..I really wanted to stay :( On the bright side,I have more time to read and write now..Always, TYOne
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August 15, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Nice use of rhyme for a good flow. Peace--now that's something most of us seek. I like the ending. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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August 9, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Beautiful, this can also be a soothing lullabye to sing to a child drifting off to sleep. Well done. Regards Heidie
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August 8, 2008 at 6:16 AM
You are indeed an amazing poet. This is so beautifully written, and deeply felt. I would love to hear this to music. (Not in the restroom) Hee hee. Sorry Fred. All kidding aside, this is an outstanding and beautiful write. And I agree it reads like a prayer. Love, Shar
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August 8, 2008 at 5:54 AM
Wilfredo - Loved this well written poem that is so full of faith and strength - Change is a powerful word so easly spoken yet hard to obtain - God Bless
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August 8, 2008 at 4:50 AM
What a beautiful prayer (this feels like a prayer to me) this is. Amazingly pure and clear, and filled with love and faith for the new day. Well written, love Kristin
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