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- But Never My Heart -

Dear God support me to the end

                                  insatiable foe never a friend

                                     Forgive me for my sins,

                                   an expression of my violins

                                        I chose a rocky road

                                   inappropriate on a postcard

                                  Scared and so full of sorrow

                               but always a hope for tomorrow

                                      Save me from my need

                                           control my deeds

                                                    Amen






                                                22/12/2020
                                    Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Macfarlane Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 7:26 AM
A prayer that conveys so much. Well written Anne-Lise. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 8:11 AM
Thank you very much, Cecilia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 7:39 AM
Hello Sunshine Smile I will write this poem out and frame it to. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs. Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 6, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Hello Sunshine Smile, Your welcome my friend. Hugs Darlene.
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM
- Thank you very much, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 3:25 AM
I Will give this poem to a calligrapher to write and frame it for next to my bedside - I love it my dear friend and poetry sis. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Thank you very much, Sis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Jayasankar Avatar
January 2, 2021 at 2:05 AM
This is such a lovely prayer Anne... straight from the heart... Happy New Year dear friend.. Hugs ~ Ani
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM
- Thank you very much, Ani :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
January 1, 2021 at 12:35 PM
a beautiful prayer Anne-lise happy new year:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM
- Thank you very much, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cohen Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Beautiful and stirring. Loved "expression of my violins." Best to you in the new year.
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Thank you very much, Eric :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
La France Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Anne-Lise, you penned a beautiful prayer, a FAV for me _Constance
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM
- Thank you very much, Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 9:58 AM
"Beautiful" I love your line, "Dear God support me to the end." God, please do. "Happy New Year" Today, have joy/blessings with a hug..................
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM
- Thank you very much, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Horsman Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 10:39 PM
Powerful poem, Anne-Lise, All the best for 2021...Harry
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM
- Thank you very much, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 6:58 PM
A lovely prayer Anne-Lise, one that needs be left to speak for itself. Have a blessed Christmas and every blessing for the new year, hugs and blessings,Gordon
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM
- Thank you very much, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Wonderful thoughts dear lady. God bless you always and M E R R Y Christmas
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM
- Thank you very much, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 11:35 AM
A great prayer, Anne-Lise!! Wish you Happy Christmas and holidays!!
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM
- Thank you very much, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM
Amen... May His be with you always. Great write sunshine
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM
- Thank you very much, Paghunda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 6:40 AM
A very appropriate prayer. Wishing you a happy and holy Christmas. ~~
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:28 AM
- Thank you very much, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 5:26 AM
You depict the scene well with this prayer Anne, Merry Christmas!
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:28 AM
- Thank you very much, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 5:16 AM
You said it so well--just what she is thinking. All the best, Anne-Lise.
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 23, 2020 at 4:24 AM
An inspiring prayer that uplifts the soul dearest, Anne-Lise. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Thank you very much, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 1:23 AM
A prayer of a lonely soul hoping to change her life. Good luck Anne and hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year. Tom
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January 5, 2021 at 11:27 AM
- Thank you very much, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lindley Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 8:03 PM
Always hope, always blessed promises kept. Have faith- ask and ye shall receive- in accords with God's plan my friend. Great poem.. A fav.. Merry Christmas..
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:26 AM
- Thank you very much, Robert :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 22, 2020 at 1:28 PM
Amen, wonderful poem too! Best regards and smiles
Andresen Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 11:26 AM
- Thank you very much, Abdullah :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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