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Inexhaustible frustration 
wrapped around righteous anger 
stuffed in a jar of aching
unrelenting pain 
capped with a lid of 
astonished disbelief. 
Prayers launched. 
Nothing is on hold.

Copyright © Arlo Parker | Year Posted 2023

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Robert Lindley Date: 9/23/2023 1:01:00 PM A short and sweetly crafted free verses my friend. Prayers once sent cannot be rescinded. Lets hope God answers this one. A very fine poem. God bless you Login to Reply Arlo Parker Date: 9/23/2023 1:57:00 PM God has always been astounding and my trust is absolute (if often late)! Thx 4 your visit and words. Lord Bless you indeed. ;-))

Charmaine Chircop Date: 8/21/2023 7:11:00 PM That jar...open that jar...so fireflies would fill it with their light...Loved your poem..It speaks loss and pain,something we can all relate to. Login to Reply Arlo Parker Date: 8/21/2023 7:16:00 PM And yet....hope. I hope this finds you without pain, M'Lady. ;o)

Joe Maverick Date: 8/10/2023 12:13:00 AM And how prayers can alter through the years Arlo.' Login to Reply Arlo Parker Date: 8/10/2023 8:20:00 AM They are real and answered. Thx, JM. :o/

Tom Woody Date: 8/7/2023 12:48:00 PM Never hold back a much needed prayer for relief... or endurance. Nice short Login to Reply Arlo Parker Date: 8/7/2023 12:55:00 PM This jar can't remain sealed forever. Thx, TW. :o]]