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In Need of a Prayer

He was homeless it was plain to see Down and out and at his lowest In a sad state of indigent despair There he stood a pathetic broken man A shattered heart fragile most delicate Defeated eyes crying sorrow unimaginable An outsider would have to be harsh and obtuse Not to be touched by such human tragedy Not to recognize he’d been through devastation Distress of the worst kind causing unbearable delirium A pain egregious in the most agonizing way How tragic that there’s no way to mediate Between the sinister ghosts that haunt him And any benevolent forces that beckon him No way to consecrate this soul that seeks salvation Lest say a prayer and bid him strength AP: 1st place 2020, 3rd place 2020 Submitted on August 20, 2019 for contest EIGHT WORD CHALLENGE 9 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON - RANKED 4TH

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Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/12/2019 11:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Line. So topical and relevant in these times.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/12/2019 8:06:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Subimal.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/12/2019 10:26:00 AM

Well done Line, congrats for placing in this very difficult to judge contest!

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/12/2019 8:07:00 PM

Thanks, John. Most appreciated.

Lin Lane

Date: 9/12/2019 4:52:00 AM

Prayer is the best mediator any of us can hope for, Line. Well written for John's contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/12/2019 8:07:00 PM

Thanks, Lin. Most appreciated.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/12/2019 1:00:00 AM

Line great subject and beautifully written a bit sad but hey there is beauty in that too great job! Congrats on your placement in the contest!;)

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/12/2019 8:07:00 PM

Thanks, Brenda. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/21/2019 9:50:00 PM

Well written Miss Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2019 12:00:00 AM

Thank you, Timothy. Much appreciated.

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/21/2019 9:55:00 AM

Sometimes all you can do is pray other times you can lend a helping hand...A touching write

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/21/2019 9:58:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Arturo.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/21/2019 9:54:00 AM

so many homeless people roaming the streets, i always feel so sorry for them ...one can see and feel the despair through your words...nice penning line :) hugs

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/21/2019 9:59:00 AM

Thanks, Sandra. Much appreciated.

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/21/2019 9:18:00 AM

There are so many people in this tragic situation. It's heart-breaking. A deeply touching write, Line. Blessings, Kim

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/21/2019 9:59:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.

Chris Green

Date: 8/21/2019 8:13:00 AM

Wonderfully done Line. This one touches the heart. Best wishes in the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/21/2019 8:35:00 AM

Thanks, Chris. Much appreciated.