Hagar

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Alone in the dry, hot desert with a small boy
Weary from a long journey, 
Abandoned by her baby's daddy
Destitute, thirsting to death
Crying in despair to her God
A voice spoke to her and she saw life
A stream of water, flowing to salvation
For her and her son, in the middle of the
Dry dust, moisture sprung to new life

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Knop Avatar
March 26, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Nicely written --we should never give up our hope! Thank you for all your comments, Doris! Have a great weekend...Gert
Strand Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 1:11 AM
Lovely vignette Doris.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words today.
Beam Avatar
March 24, 2010 at 11:08 AM
thanks for comment and we read to our boys my eldest from the womb and don't watch much TV as for little yellow monster it is alot deeper than you think whats in a name clue cat
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March 24, 2010 at 5:25 AM
And NOW from those abandoned by man and blessed by God, great nations (?? Iraq and Iran??) have descended. Sadly...jealously took its toll then, and it still does. But now, jealousy is coupled with greed. And that is life, sometimes. Very good poem. Smiles
Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Greatly expressive write about one of my favorite stories...Like the design and effort that all took..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Johnson Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Wonderful Doris, I am glad I got to see it. Thank you fopr your comments. Love, Joyce
Green Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Thanks for explaining the inspiration. I was a little perplexed. Really enjoyed this poem... very much
Devonshire Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Sad, Doris, but somehow you manage to put an upbeat spin on it. I admire your tenacity in dealing with crises. Moving poem. Love, Carolyn
Green Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 8:20 AM
This was beautiful, may I ask what your inspiration was?
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