Directions

I turned around
And faced West
I laid the little body
Down to rest
My pet

I turned around 
And faced East
I was on my knees
In front of my Priest
He blessed me

I turned around
And faced South
I was lucky enough
To put food in my mouth
I felt guilty

I turned around
And faced North
I instantly felt
That I must set forth
And give love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed day.
Thomas Avatar
December 3, 2018 at 3:35 PM
Beautiful poem
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January 19, 2016 at 8:27 PM
JUDY, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
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