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My Prayer Tonight

Stillness in the night Bless me with insight Guide me by the light Let my light shine bright Strengthen me with might Always be my stay Help me every day Teach me what to say Listen when I pray Let me know my way Speak so I may learn Help me to discern With me be not stern Deepen my concern Soon let me return Never more alone Let me come back home Let me no more moan With no flesh or bone Return to heaven’s zone

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Christina Bowring

Date: 8/21/2023 11:48:00 AM

I love this monorhyme my friend. Such a beautiful prayer full of loving sentiments and great rhyming. It’s such a wonderful feeling knowing that we are never truly alone. When you have faith - you have everything- and a heavenly home to return to. May the light always shine in your loving heart dear Bill. Keep inspiring and blessings to you. PS- maybe there’s a little corner up there for poets- poets corner- where we could all meet. Now, there’s a heavenly thought!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/22/2023 5:02:00 PM

That's a great thought! See you there! Bill

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/16/2023 10:06:00 AM

What a beautiful prayer, Bill, carried effortlessly by the cadence of your rhymes. Thank you for this lovely moment of faith sharing. Love your opening two lines. Sending you blessings of joy my poet friend from Texas!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2023 4:23:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and comments, Sam. It's good to have friends here at Poetry Soup who read, write, and comment on poetry. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Paul Bell

Date: 8/16/2023 3:27:00 AM

Fine words, Bill. I always push my luck before I seek forgiveness. Probably get the demerits when I get up there.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2023 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Paul. The confession part of my prayers seems to take the most time. Have a great day! Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 8/16/2023 1:25:00 AM

Such a lovely prayer-poem that sings in the reader's heart my dear poet friend Bill. A very nice prayer especially for those who totally entrusted their life to the Lord. Thanks for the share. Blessings to you always. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 8/16/2023 8:06:00 AM

Thanks for your mindful comments, Len. You always seem to get the meaning of my poems. I hope your week is going well. Have a pleasant day, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/15/2023 2:44:00 PM

Good prayer and He is always listening but sometimes we have to ask for forgiveness before we can do any requesting. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my pages. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2023 3:12:00 PM

I agree, Sara, it's best to confess and get forgiven before asking for favors. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/13/2023 8:27:00 PM

Excellent prayer. Beautiful rhyming ! May God hear your earnest prayer and grant your wishes ! Enjoyed this truly beautiful mono rhyming poem, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2023 8:48:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comment, Valsa. I thought I'd try writing in a different style for a change. Five-line verses and monorhyme in each verse. I hope your week is going well, my friend. Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/13/2023 1:42:00 PM

"My Prayer Tonight" is a wonderful write/prayer/ending. Love It.... Have a blessed day.............

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2023 8:45:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. You have a blessed day yourself. :-) Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/13/2023 12:15:00 PM

This holds much shining truth, Bill. Happy Sunday ! Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2023 8:12:00 AM

Thanks, Pangie, thought I'd try 5 rhyming lines each verse for something a little different. I'll visit your poetry today. Hugs, Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/13/2023 12:05:00 PM

Your prayer makes an impact--a powerful poem--words superbly weaved, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 5:47:00 PM

Thanks, Vijay, I trying to get a few more posted each week. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/13/2023 11:34:00 AM

a great prayer and reminder for us all that prayer is both joyful and powerful. I appreciate your ongoing creativity! your eastside writing bear, Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 5:46:00 PM

Thanks for the comments, Sara, du bist de beste! :-) Smiles ~ Blessing Your westside writing bear.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/13/2023 10:47:00 AM

Hello Bill my poet friend, all I can add to this poem is Amen. My poet friend have a nice day. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/15/2023 10:32:00 AM

Hello Bill, yes I will keep on creating poetry. thank you. Amen fitted just right in the comment. My poet friend enjoy your day. /Darlene\

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 5:51:00 PM

Thanks for the amen, my poet friend, Darlene. Keep smiling and writing! Bill

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 8/13/2023 10:09:00 AM

A creative and beautiful prayer.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 8:05:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Jerry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/13/2023 8:50:00 AM

Sometimes I don't know what to say in prayer. I know we're to start with praising and thanking our Lord. We pray for others. Your prayer is everything I'd like to say, sometimes it's ourselves we need prayer for. The perfect prayer, Bill. May God bless you tonight, and every night.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 8:08:00 PM

You're right, Anaya, sometimes we're the one that needs the prayers. I like to use the "ACTS" method for prayer. A adoration, C confession of sins, T thanksgiving, and S supplication. Thanks for the visit and comments, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/13/2023 7:54:00 AM

A wonderful prayer, my brother in Christ!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2023 8:04:00 PM

Thank you, my sister in Christ! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill