My Midnight Grace

As I lay me 
down to sleep
I pray the lord
my soul to take
if I shall die
before I wake
please watch me God
all through the night
and wake me and my loved
ones
at morning light
please help me 
become successful
with the endeavors I seek
please send me a soul mate
in which I can keep
everlasting love
passionate heat
please grant me the serenity
to know right from wrong
and be able to lead
by example
strive to overcome
any downfall
please keep my spirit strong
through the issues
that toil in my soul
I aspire for diamonds in life lord
and all around me 
I see coal
I aspire to turn things around
for I feel my wishes have fallen
upon deaf ground
my heart has no voice
they struggle to hear my sound
I pray to be taken
away from my daily
battles, that humble
although compared to others
in the world
its not much trouble
to me, I feel
my spirit is caged
and yearns to be free
King of all Kings
in your image, you 
made me
you already know
each single step
my individual thought
you divinely bound me
in mothers womb
my existence you sought
bless me with the
chance to be
the person in which
you hoped for me
to soar like an eagle
dipping my talons of success
in life's sea
grant me an optimistic attitude
for that is the key
Amen to Thee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 5/23/2012 9:11:00 PM
Hello, Heather... I'm stopping by to say hi, and read this poem to my daughter whom, needs comfort.. and for some reason,,, this poem came to mind.. how can i forget the first 7 lines... when i was young, them lines are what held me in comfort through the night... i hope you turned the key... this is still one of my most favorite poems, through the soup... Hope you are doing well, and i hope one day you will bump in to my comment... good night..pd
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Date: 7/26/2010 11:39:00 AM
great poem!..a lot of inspiration to take out of this!..
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Date: 7/15/2010 12:02:00 PM
May all your burning wishes and desires come true. I think many of us wish for the same things this heartfelt poem conveys. Love, Susan
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Date: 7/13/2010 5:26:00 PM
enjoyed
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Date: 7/10/2010 1:47:00 PM
well is that the way the prayer is suppose to end..it is over whelming. I love it really Miss Rose i enjoyed it.. I need to add this one to my favorites ,, Nice thoughts and words.. do not forget about the flow..you are a hit withme Heather, adding you to my favorites, as well.. Thanks for the s.m. i my self returned your soup mail,,layter LeeAnn.....one more time wow,,!! WOW!!
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Date: 7/10/2010 7:33:00 AM
Wonderful inspirational Heather.. very emotional write too.. as far as all the things asked for I always relay on Psalm 37 .. read it daily.. verse 4 says HE WILL give u the desires of your own heart.. if we give ourselves to HIM.. easy ..yet difficult ..but worth it.. I read it every day.. am finally home.. yeah... my LUV is staying this weekend and driving home Monday.. we live 328 miles apart.. talk about difficult..haha..luv..
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