On Bended Knees
On bended knee she found the words
Her father couldn’t find
She prayed them to the Lord above
And opened up his mind
She asked of nothing for herself
But forgiveness for her sins
She prayed for peace and happiness
For all her kith and kin
Then she thanked God for her blessings
And named them one by one
She started with her blinded eyes
That would never see the sun
But allowed an understanding
Of faith that few can know
She spoke of things she couldn’t see
But believed in anyhow
She thanked God for his only Son
Who the cross for her did bare
Brought light into her darkness
And saved her from despair
Her final thoughts were for her dad
For Jesus to save his soul
For him to find the light and way
And before too late be whole
So that one day in heaven
His face she could finally see
With a smile, she whispered Amen
Opened eyes, and stood from knees
Hours later in silence of night
Her prayer had left it’s mark
At ten she had a graciousness
And depth that warmed his heart
The things of which he blamed the Lord
She had thanked Him for
Then on bended knee he found the words
And for salvation he implored
With tears streaming down grimaced face
He prayed for mercy and relief
He found inspiration in the voice
Of his daughter’s true belief
He thanked the Lord for his blessings
And named them one by one
For life and health and family
And for a daughter’s love
Copyright © Joseph Soper | Year Posted 2017
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