No Do-Over

Deny me a do-over Lord. Let my life run the course you laid, the challenges you placed on board. Test my faith with trespasses paid. Please do not lend a helping hand. Deny me a do-over Lord. Test my resolve as you command. Let me falter, my own accord. Give me the strength to earn my sword. Let me learn the gift of sadness. Deny me a do-over Lord. I open my eyes in gladness. When Judgement Day comes, let me stand on my own merits, not borrowed, politically correct plan. Deny me a do-over Lord.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2020 6:13:00 PM

what a very interesting repearing line you thought up for this poetry form. Very clever!

Linda Fowler
Date: 10/15/2020 6:44:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. A pleasure to have you visit. :) Linda

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/13/2020 11:27:00 PM

A lovely prayer. Inspiring. ~~

Linda Fowler
Date: 10/14/2020 7:00:00 AM

Thank you Victor. I hoped to stir the brain cells al little with it. :) Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/13/2020 7:25:00 PM

This poem moves me deeply. Such an unusual request, to not desire a do-over! So rarely the path taken. Much food for thought here, Linda... This is a FAVE for me. Thank you so much. ~ Gershon

Linda Fowler
Date: 10/14/2020 5:51:00 AM

I'm pleased it touched you Gershon. There is much to think about in this world. Much to learn. Thank you for the Fave my friend. Linda

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/13/2020 12:22:00 PM

I like the courage of your words...you aced this form, Linda. I liked the flow.

Linda Fowler
Date: 10/13/2020 12:42:00 PM

Ahh, I do enjoy your encouraging words and support Vijay. Linda