Father

Father, I do love You,
Tho sometimes I do go wrong,
It isn't cause I want to
Why can't I just be strong?

You gave Your Son to help me
To guide me on my way,
His way was peace and love,
As He died they heard Him Pray.

"Father, please forgive them,
For they know not what they do."
Now centuries later, would He still speak
These pleading words to You?

Through wars and conflicts, hate and jeers,
His Words still echo through the years,
But what I fear most is just how long
Your patience can absord these wrongs.

Father, I know,
I struggle with my words,
I ask forgiveness and give thanks,
But it's what I do that hurts.

I do not mean to cause You pain
I'm a mother and I know,
Our children give us joy and love
But they also give us woe.

Again I ask forgiveness
Not only for myself,
But for all of those who don't believe,
I pray, please let them pass.

Patience is a virtue
Only You can understand,
These tears I shed are tears of hope
Your patience is at hand.

Father, I do love You
Please help me to be strong,
You gave me all these talents,
Can I help someone along?

I do not mean to waste them,
I need help to know the way,
Maybe I can then atone
For the wrongs I've done today.

Father, I do thank You
For listening as I pray,
Maybe I have helped someone, 
Earn their wings today.

                                 Cile Beer

written 2003

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