Invocation

May these words upon my breast
seek to help and heal and deliver
for these times we may shiver
at tricks the evil lay at our feet
in our minds on our street
that we may fall but for the call of the lord

For he is not the author of confusion
winged prayers will lift us in unison
and the sweetest spirits will fill the room
not foul language but blessed as rose bloom

And the wails of the widows will prevail
loved one is in heaven and we share
love still just one is closer to God
Fret not for he is with you dear heart

And the parents who lost a child
even at birth who long for a smile
stillborn, SIDS, sickle cell, other illness
God is moving even in the stillness

And history has the issue of blood
Woman healed by just one touch
All these trials we hear in hymns
Get you riled up to run to him

Only one son can we run to
And one God we trust so true
When in dilemma or sticky situation
Always remember invocation.


PICK A TITLE VOL 26 POETRY CONTEST
10/12/2021
SPONSOR EDWARD IBEH
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Kauffman Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem, Karen. I have a card at my desk picturing two penguins facing each other. The one on the right has a huge orange fish on his head with the penguin on the left saying: "Relax! God's in charge." These word are echoed in your poem of vibrant images and unique imagery. Sending you blessings!
Jones Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 12:03 PM
What a cool card is it by Hallmark? Blessings to you too and thanks for reading.
Pandit Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Congrats on you win, Karen. Much depth to the voice of your poem.
Jones Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM
You are kind Vijay. Thanks
Alex Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 4:30 AM
Beautiful invocation. Congratulations!
Jones Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 6:23 AM
Thanks!
Seeker Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Deep write Karen, indeed, when we cry out to God, He listens … if our entreaty is from a pure, unselfish heart, congrats on your win!
Jones Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 8:27 PM
Amen! Thanks for stopping by.
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 3:46 PM
A fabulous piece about God, Karen:-) A delightful read. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
Jones Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Thank you for the opportunity Edward! I was unaware. Wow.
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