Francis J Grasso Poet Quatrain

Prayer

Hold your children close sweet Jesus
Press them to your heart
See the sadness in each spirit
Watch as lives are torn apart

Witness the heartbreak in the living
Daylight hides their reverence
See the scorn beneath their silence 
Feel their fell ambivalence

From their folly of false wisdom
And the sorrow that became dismay
Waiting with every good intention
But never worthy even for a day

When death stills repenting tears
And ends those long tormented years
They will die with hapless feelings
Unfounded guilt and grief and fears


Francis J Grasso   written 2021.08.28

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Silent One February 24, 2024 at 8:56 AM Hi dear Francis.. Your poem offers a poignant reflection on the human condition, urging readers to confront the realities of life with empathy, compassion, and faith. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of spirituality and the importance of holding onto hope, even in the face of adversity and uncertainty. Francis J Grasso February 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM Hello, Silent One...Thank you. Yes, I agree...I was somewhat skeptical about posting this poem. I thought it might be taken as a criticism of spiritual power.