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I Need Prayers My Friends - Please Spread The Word

By now I thought I would have returned to Poetry Soup. Many of you know I care for my bed ridden mother 24/7 at my home where I have set up a mini hospital situation.

Some of you may not know I am a single Father with two young Daughters 22 and 19. My eldest daughter after being clean for 11 months is now struggling with addiction again.

She relapsed about three months ago. We tried a detox center but that failed. Now she is trying to detox at home with my help. Today is day four. So far it has been very hard on her. She also tells me the cravings are very hard on her but she is fighting the good fight.

I am asking for prayers for my daughter. Thank You with all my love in advance. Please feel free to post your own requests for prayers. We all need friends at times.

I will do my best to get around to reading and commenting on your poems my friends when ever I find time.

On a completely unrelated topic not pertaining to my daughter I have an old series of poems I wrote all on the same topic from one of the contests "I Think Of You" that of course I never entered.

Here is part 0 from that series. Each poem is meant to stand on its own but the whole series tells a complete story.

I Think Of You - A Horrendous Night (Part 0) Two a.m.... I open my window ...a crack, the dark is blinding. It is a severe cold outside a stream of freezing air seeps in. Two fifteen a.m.... I open my window another crack, struggling to sleep...! Eyes closed, I count from one thousand to one it might as well be ten thousand. Still not use to a lonely bed six of my senses explode like a dandelion globe in a tornado...I i think of you. Raise the white flag, wait the sunrise. Wasn't it an eon ago I drank the sunset? It's never lost on me I always ingest miracles slowly. It's freezing cold now in my room...I think! I feel everything...I feel nothing. My face buried in both my hands...I i think of you...

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/8/2015 2:00:00 PM

I love your poetry because it's got that everlasting feeling.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/30/2015 10:47:00 PM

I know this lost, lonely feeling. It is almost like a numbness that is difficult to regain, but the feeling will eventually return... This is a deep and very emotive write, Armand. I can feel your pain here... I am so sorry to hear about the struggles you are going through. Things will get better soon, they always do. Take care :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 3/28/2015 8:07:00 AM

Wow, intense, I love your descriptions- a dandelion globe in a tornado- an eon ago I drank the sunset-Wow you make me feel with every letter..

James Fraser

Date: 3/27/2015 4:36:00 PM

Maurice, I hear your words totally. My thoughts and prayers are with you so much at this time, James..

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/25/2015 7:36:00 PM

so poignant Maurice deep feelings in this hugs 7

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/24/2015 8:40:00 AM

So sorry to hear about your daughter. I do hope that things return to normal, soon. Regarding this poem...wonderfully done; I am right there with you.

Constance La France

Date: 3/23/2015 9:08:00 AM

Maurice, first let me say how sorry I am for the problems you are having to deal with in your life, god bless, and now to this poem, I decided to start at the beginning of the series, the writing is amazing, never stop writing for you have a great talent and remember writing is very healing, a perfect 7 rating from me and thank you for taking the time to visit my poem, thinking in . .

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/21/2015 7:05:00 AM

Armand, this poem is bursting with much feelings... I will be praying for you.. God bless you always..

Paul Callus

Date: 3/19/2015 6:21:00 AM

Armand, this poem is deep and emotionally powerful. I echo Andrea's comments. // Family problems are the worst to deal with; you can never run away from them. May God give you the strength to cope; praying for you and all yours, my friend. // paul

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/20/2015 3:13:00 PM

Paul you are kind as always, thank you!

Seren Roberts

Date: 3/16/2015 8:14:00 AM

My prayers are with you Armand. This lovely poem is showing us who you really are.....Seren

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/20/2015 3:12:00 PM

Thank you, Sweetie!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/13/2015 10:03:00 PM

I will add a kind heart is like a rare gem, and this you are, I am also so saddened when I see such kind people made to suffer so.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:23:00 AM

Your words are like wings, thank you Arthur. This kind of support really helps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/13/2015 9:59:00 PM

Armand, you were missed here, do not worry about having to comment, in these times know that many here, I included, will pray for you and more importantly are here to listen and support.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:21:00 AM

Thank you my brother. Your support means the world to me!

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/13/2015 2:56:00 PM

Armand, sorry to learn of your daughter. I will pray for all of you. The weight you're under is immense. If there is anyway I can help you, soup mail me.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:20:00 AM

You are such a good man and now a good friend. Thank you for everything Rob. Love, Armand.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2015 10:39:00 AM

Oh my gosh, Armand. This is amazing. It is so raw with emotion. The images of the freezing cold and of "counting" in one's sleep, the lines like "drank the sunset" or "explode like a dandelion globe...." This is what sets apart a good free verse poet from the others!Don't ever say you are not a poet. This is very touching. Fave

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:18:00 AM

You are much too generous, thank you, love always Armand!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2015 10:39:00 AM

and of course your daughter is in my prayers.She always has been. Stay strong, my friend.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, love you!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/12/2015 1:09:00 AM

I will keep you and your daughter in my prayers, Armand...you're not alone...much love and hugs, Rhonda

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:15:00 AM

Love you Rhonda, God Bless you and your family, always Armand.

Abdul Malik

Date: 3/11/2015 5:41:00 PM

I know exactly what you're going through, my friend. My Mom died last month, after suffering for a long time. I know the feeling. My prayers and my best wishes. We are all here for you.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/15/2015 8:14:00 AM

Thank you for your support. It is helpful and more than appreciated. Lots Of Love.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/11/2015 3:29:00 PM

the love of the One protect you, Maurice... my soul goes out to you... prayers abound.. huggs

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 3:58:00 PM

Thank you so much Nette, you're a sweetheart, Bless You!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/11/2015 1:16:00 PM

my heart is with you. He is near.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 3:17:00 PM

Eileen thank you. Your words count, Bless You!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/11/2015 10:57:00 AM

Hi Maurice. . Firstly Welcome back..Secondly,your love for your daughter will help her,along with thst ,there are going to be our humble prayers.God will help her and you too. re your poem..Its amazing and outstanding.

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 3:14:00 PM

Char you have been so supportive and have touched my heart. Thank you so much. Your friend always, Armand.

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/11/2015 9:24:00 AM

Thank you Armand, for sharing your burden, giving us an opportunity to return to you by prayers the acts of kindness you have made for me and many others at Soup. Let your heart dwell in the peace that the world cannot give, the peace only God can. Blessings be upon you, your daughter, your mother, and your entire household. Hugs! Kim :)

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 3:12:00 PM

Kim my dear friend, thank you. I so appreciate your words, God Bless!

Herzel Poshiwa

Date: 3/11/2015 9:16:00 AM

We will keep you in our prayers Maurice...always

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 3:11:00 PM

You are kind, thank you, God Bless!

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/11/2015 9:11:00 AM

As a carer myself, but not saddled with the burden you carry, you can be assured I'll say a prayer for you. Your verse is deep, sincere, and comes from a place that only the continually beaten in mind and spirit have lived, but have held on by a fingernail to the ledge lit by a ray of better things, things worth fighting and loving for. I can only wish you well. Viv

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 2:43:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words. God Bless You!

Tim Smith

Date: 3/11/2015 8:58:00 AM

Very powerful piece my dear friend....I will be praying for her and your family.... Hugs and love Tim

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 2:42:00 PM

Thank you Tim, hugs and love right back at you!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2015 8:58:00 AM

I am here for you - as you have been for me Armand - thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family as you all suffer as a result of the damage addictions cause. Love and hugs as ever Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne
Date: 3/11/2015 2:41:00 PM

From the very first day you were there for me, love you, always!