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I Go To Pray

I go to pray

I go upon the hill 
to talk to Creator 
I need no building made by man
To pay respects to he who created all

I sing his praises
to the wind
I need no choirs to echo
My sacred song of gratitude

I walk gently upon the Earth 
holding a prayer stick in my hands
I need no collection plate
For Grandfather to hear my prayer

I carry in my heart
All ancestors who came before
I need no alter for a candle
For their light shines in my spirit

I raise my hands to the sky
Allowing my spirit to soar above
I need not bow my head
For I am not ashamed

Darlene Doll Smith - Cherokee

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Dr.Ram Mehta

January 17, 2015 at 9:27 PM

Nice classic expressions, congrats on the win, Darlene

Poet Destroyer A

January 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM

Darlene, Congratulations on your win. Love Linda

Jan Allison

January 17, 2015 at 6:35 PM

Beautifully penned - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Cona Adams

January 7, 2015 at 11:12 AM

It's a seven for me, Darlene. Well Penned. Welcome to Poetry Soup. You will find friends here.

Carrie White

January 6, 2015 at 4:19 PM

I'm sure the creator loves this. Beautiful work.

Sharon Gulley

January 6, 2015 at 11:58 AM

Another bueatiful and wonderful write Darlene. I do enjoy your work and each time I read it, I like it even more. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing and reading more....Sharon G. Another 7 rating for me!