Hear Me O Lord

H is breath was growing shallow, as the 
E vening sun dipped behind the clouds
A ugmenting the shadows cast around the 
R oom where she kept her solitary vigil

M inute by minute, death’s spectre crept
E ver forward, ready to stake his claim

O ffended by death’s effrontery, she

L owered her head in prayer,
O nly a miracle could save him now;
R esolutely she prayed, but to no avail
D eath moved too fast, and stole her love away.




For the 'What's my Theme' competition - Theme 'A Prayer'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X 3 making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Janette. Love Carol
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March 6, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Congrats Janette on your first round success in the Poetry Soup contest luv...
Brown Avatar
February 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Janette. Love, Carol
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February 14, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Congrats Janette, on your acrostic being featured. God Bless. Vince
Galua Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 4:41 AM
I'm thrilled...you are so good, great suspence write!...^_^ v
Watts Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Very beautiful words here. I think the flow was very gentle and the words very meaningful. Nice work.
Foster Avatar
July 7, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Jannette, this is a superb acrostic read, captivating imagery and tone. Excellent theme choice. Best Wishes, Always, Adell
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June 28, 2010 at 10:19 PM
A very touching poem indeed. I loved the theme. Thanks for your comments.
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June 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM
thanks for the congats, on my poem. Enjoyed your poem as well,. have a wonderful day,..Sidney LeeAnn
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June 13, 2010 at 6:17 AM
A great poem Janette! Robert
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June 5, 2010 at 10:14 PM
how sad, but how nice your poem is, Congratulations on your fine win! Luv, andrea
Jordan Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Janette, congrats on your placement in the contest - I believe I took more away the second read - Outstanding YF4L, God Bless, mj
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June 1, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Congrats Janette on your winning poem in Whats My Theme contest.. with this wonderful write on your theme... enjoy your victory dance... luv.. Linda-Marie
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May 31, 2010 at 10:52 AM
The sadness seep through your words.. Thank you for opening up and sharing with us.. Ps : thank you for your comment on mine ~ rgds Wilma
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May 24, 2010 at 10:05 PM
I feel your sadness, Janette. And I remember you sharing about your husband's passing away on a Soup blog. I am really sorry for your loss. But you have done a splendid job with this acrostic. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my featured poem today. Best wishes, Caroline.
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May 24, 2010 at 2:38 PM
This is so well written, sad and reflective. A pleasure to read and savor. Well done. Regards Heidie
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May 23, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Great entry here ! Sad yet well writen ! james
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May 19, 2010 at 3:47 PM
It must have been hard to write about your loss, Janette, but this poem is very moving. Sad, but beautifully penned! Hope you are doing alright, dear. Love, Carolyn
Jordan Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Janette, moving and well written poem - very well written - tugs at the heart strings - God Bless, mj
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