Linda Alice Fowler Poet Quatern

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 October 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM what a very interesting repearing line you thought up for this poetry form. Very clever! Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 6:44 PM Thanks Andrea. A pleasure to have you visit. :) Linda

Victor Buhagiar October 13, 2020 at 11:27 PM A lovely prayer. Inspiring. ~~ Linda Alice Fowler October 14, 2020 at 7:00 AM Thank you Victor. I hoped to stir the brain cells al little with it. :) Linda

Gershon Wolf October 13, 2020 at 7:25 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 Alice Fowler October 14, 2020 at 5:51 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 October 13, 2020 at 12:22 PM I like the courage of your words...you aced this form, Linda. I liked the flow. Linda Alice Fowler October 13, 2020 at 12:42 PM Ahh, I do enjoy your encouraging words and support Vijay. Linda