Now I Lay Me Down

Now I lay me down to sleep
The vultures gathering around my bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
Voices screaming in my head
If I should die before I wake
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
I pray the Lord my soul to take
Finally…Quiet in my mind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 1, 2018 at 3:26 AM
Yep, I get this....same prayer.
Hitchcock Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 4:21 PM
Thanks Leanne, I hope you're doing well.
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