Her Swift Chariot I Await

From a swift wind may she return this night,
may the moon delight the path less traveled
and make mighty her heals; 
for this tiny flower wan in her meadow,
where lightning rips the skeletal gloom,
(where she knows not which way to heaven) ---
but the Star which shines above forgotten tombs....

How I miss her warmth....
while the night pours melancholy 
and the sky thunders forbidden secrets.....

For many a moon shall pass til I have her home;
where it is now all but empty.....
and the clock ticks not for time,
but a cruel, long wait, and ill tidings grin....

Have me faith while the devil licks his lips,
and throws sharp stones,
from a desolate deep dark;

She is mighty with me and I with She,
no death could give us part ---
no gate from hell to keep us apart;
with the strong arms of the Lord,

(her swift chariot I await)


*** A prayer and a plea that my girlfriend has a
swift recovery in the hospital***
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vincent Avatar
April 25, 2017 at 10:22 AM
What a passionate prayer for your loved one. It is such a heartfelt write and I too pray for her speedy recovery.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 10:29 PM
Thanks Messoh, all is well now, but your prayers are well appreciated along with all the other great poets who have sent their prayers:-) God bless you all!
Lamoureux Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 7:03 AM
I send prayers yours and her way. So sorry the two of you are going through this difficult time. You do well to place your faith in the Lord. A most moving and vivid depiction of your emotions filled with incredible imagery.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 4:19 PM
Thanks Richard, I appreciate your support. I always put my faith in the Lord, and could not have come this far without Him. She is doing much better now, and many honors for your kind compliments:-)
Vaso Avatar
March 2, 2017 at 8:22 PM
I hope you read this to her! I am sure she will love this! So beautiful!
O.J. Hunt Avatar
March 4, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Thanks Arthur, I did, she cried:-)God bless
Chircop Avatar
March 2, 2017 at 10:09 AM
I hope She is doing better keith..What a beauty your love for her inspired.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
March 2, 2017 at 4:23 PM
Thanks Charmaine appreciate your support and your visit:-)
Callus Avatar
February 28, 2017 at 7:30 AM
This is very heartfelt, Keith. May it not be long before she returns home fully recovered. Regards // paul
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 28, 2017 at 3:11 PM
Many thanks Paul, your wishes are most welcome:-)
Andresen Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 2:36 PM
- A beautiful poem, Keith - Hope all is well with her, and that she is home again - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 3:07 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, appreciate the support; and it seems everyone's prayers are working, she's gotten better:-)
Lindley Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 12:14 PM
My prayers are for her healing and your quick relief from this heavy burden my friend. Sorry that I have been so lost, preoccupied as late. Your exceptional poetry always awes me!!! A7 AND A FAV.....
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Thanks Robert, thankfully she's gotten better and things much more the hopeful. God bless
Daniel Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 8:14 AM
A great write, Keith:) my prayers are with you, may she get well soon!
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Thanks Jo, and so kind of you to include us in your prayers:-)
Onclaud Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM
i am with you on this one, keith.. such a gracious work filled with ardor... i send you my prayers and pure chi ( energy).. huggs
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 3:03 PM
You are most kind nette, chi is very welcomed and thanks for the compliments:-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Dear Keith please have faith that every prayer is heard and answered. I will join you in prayer and send reiki for her swift recovery. A beautiful prayer you have created in her honor. God bless, Connie
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Bless you Connie, everyone's prayers are very welcomed, thanks for your visit. God bless
Pinet Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Your words are delicate, yet so strong and layered with emotion. Your feelings surface and carry the emotional force behind your words. This poem flows well and carries a message aimed at the heart. Emile.
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Thanks for your kind visit Emile, God bless
Smith Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 10:58 AM
My prayers are on the way for her Keith
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 11:04 AM
Thanks Tim, I deeply appreciate it and thanks for taking the time to say so:-)
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