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Happily Ever After-New Year Prayer

To you who brought the light to day
giving life to every season
if on this eve I may humbly pray
for Grace to know my reason

Hold fast my hand and bear my soul
as I rise and meet my future lot
loose fears that face the morrows roll
from will my faith has taught

Stay near my God, guide every step
as I seek the fortune that awaits
bless the road I traverse next
hold me close with your embrace

If in this year you call me home
leave love in all the hearts I've known


12/27/2017
For New Years Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodriques

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/4/2018 9:31:00 AM

Amen!

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/4/2018 12:23:00 PM

Thanks Richard...

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 3/16/2018 11:52:00 PM

"Leave love in all the hearts I've known", such a touching request. Admire you so much for allowing us to see spirit of a gentle giant of a man. Beautiful! bbn

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/20/2018 10:01:00 AM

Thank you Barbara..

Curtis Johnson

Date: 1/16/2018 10:14:00 PM

Absolutely touching.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/17/2018 8:41:00 AM

Thank you Curtis.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/2/2018 4:43:00 AM

- A beautiful and touching prayer, Charlie - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/2/2018 9:34:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise.

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/1/2018 3:25:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful! I love every line, and a fave for sure! This should place well in the contest but I'm still wishing you a best of win... Hugs and smiles :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/2/2018 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Akkina.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/31/2017 7:11:00 PM

what a beautiful prayer, Charlie, and I love the ending couplet. Happy New Year!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/1/2018 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/29/2017 10:24:00 PM

I REALLY like this, Charlie. Happy New Year! Janice

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/30/2017 7:57:00 PM

Thank you Janice.

Probir Gupta

Date: 12/28/2017 11:12:00 PM

I do share this beautiful feeling ... Lovely poem ...

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/29/2017 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Probir.

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/28/2017 9:48:00 AM

I feel the same way... Lovely poem Charlie...All the best

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/28/2017 10:12:00 AM

Thank you Arturo...

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/27/2017 6:19:00 PM

This is so well written and rhymed! I love the poem's reflection of your talent and I love the contents, just beautiful, Charlie. I was touched by the read, touched in way that is all good, through and through a great poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/28/2017 10:11:00 AM

You are too kind CayCay, thank you...

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/27/2017 4:23:00 PM

My favourite form, is a sonnet Charlie, and this is so wonderful....happy new year....

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/28/2017 10:11:00 AM

Thank you Harry, happy New Year...

Silent One

Date: 12/27/2017 2:52:00 PM

Beautiful sentiments Charlie..

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/27/2017 3:07:00 PM

Thank you Silent One.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 12/27/2017 1:50:00 PM

Such a soothing, beautiful write and I so agree on Connie's comment on the last two lines, perfect.

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/27/2017 3:06:00 PM

Thank you Elizabeth.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 12/27/2017 1:41:00 PM

Beautiful prayer Charlie. Already a winner for me :) my best to you! xomo

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/27/2017 3:06:00 PM

Thank you Maureen.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/27/2017 1:00:00 PM

Your last two lines should be a Quote that lives on as a legacy to your talent Charlie. I loved your poem! "If in this year you call me home leave love in all the hearts I've known". Bravo! : )

Charlie Smith
Date: 12/27/2017 3:05:00 PM

How kind you are Ms. Connie, thank you.