Prayer Within

The excitement was over. No one was gone.
The times had been bad with eminent chances for hurt.
My family was with me through trials and defeat.
Now we rested awaiting the next trials replete.
No matter what lost… We will build again.
No matter what suffered we are still in God’s own hand.
So I slowly made it to the Church Sanctuary within.
To kneel at the alter before our next journey to begin.
Thank you I said… for we are still alive…
And Thank You again for you are so wise.
Please lead and inspire… as we rebuild our lives. 
And remember our hearts are with you throughout the night.
We’ll forever be strong if you will hold our hand tight.
We will not forget you… so please don’t forget us.
Much now needs be done so hold us again in the palm of your hand.
We will toil endlessly on with your cross close at hand.

Life is not perfect… That we all surmise…
But it is better by far… with God’s Grace by our sides.

Written 4-19-2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/29/2016 11:32:00 AM
Beautiful heartfelt prayer my friend. Congrats on your win. A 7. Hugs, Cloudy Poet
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Date: 7/28/2016 8:32:00 PM
Carol,, congratulations on your 101 in a row contest win. Luv **SKAT**
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Date: 7/27/2016 9:53:00 PM
Carol,, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my latest blog "THE REAL ME." Enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 11/23/2014 1:09:00 PM
Carol, "Prayer Within" speaks to me of our one and only Source, even before trials; what luminous gift of grace and life. Thank you for showing me an easy way to navigate back to those who leave comment. I am new to this, and not computer savvy by no means; yet we learn as we go along, receptive to positive help. Something just told me to click on your name, and sure enough, I was led directly to your poems. Namaste!
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Date: 11/23/2014 1:05:00 PM
Carol, "Light Within" speaks to me of our one and only Source, even before trials; what luminous gift of grace and life. Thank you for showing me an easy way to navigate back to those who leave comment. I am new to this, and not computer savvy by no means; yet we learn as we go along, receptive to positive help. Something just told me to click on your name, and sure enough, I was led directly to your poems. Namaste!
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Date: 7/10/2014 6:24:00 AM
Decided to take a look at your first poem and I'm glad I did. It's true that we can get through the hardest times with God by our side to guide us. Very well conveyed and written, Carol. Very enlightening also, loved it, my friend.... Robert.
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Date: 6/11/2012 1:41:00 AM
Carol congrats on your win..David
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Date: 6/8/2012 6:35:00 PM
Congrats, Carol. Outstanding. Great job. Nice going. Thanks for your recent comments. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 6/8/2012 12:22:00 PM
Great Carol! I enjoyed it...Caleb
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Date: 6/8/2012 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your Inspiration poem win Carol E. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/8/2012 4:56:00 AM
congratualtions and thanks for supporting my contest God bless from diane
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Date: 6/5/2012 7:31:00 PM
'...we'll forever be strong if you will hold our hand tight,' YES! A poem of great devotion with wonderful expression. BRAVO Carol!! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 5/23/2012 11:56:00 AM
I could not agree with you more Carol! Congratulations on your win ;) Wilma
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Date: 5/22/2012 1:58:00 PM
Carol congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/22/2012 6:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Inspirational Poems" contest Carol. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/21/2012 5:58:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Carol. Outstanding. Great job. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 4/19/2012 2:10:00 PM
Your very first poem, (here, at least!) You are so right. We will all succeed, and flourish! 'with God's Grace by our sides.' Blessings, Keith
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Date: 1/4/2012 5:43:00 AM
Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Carol. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/12/2011 6:34:00 AM
Always like to go back and see the first poem posting on soup, i'm not disappointed, awesome this. harry
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Date: 7/27/2011 6:50:00 PM
Congrats Carol on your wonderful win with these lovely poetic words luv..
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Date: 7/27/2011 2:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Moses "Best Shot" contest Carol. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/27/2011 12:52:00 PM
hey Carol, congrats on your win, David
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Date: 7/27/2011 12:18:00 PM
Carol, Your sponsor receives your poem's grace. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 7/27/2011 12:11:00 PM
My congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of John, carol
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Date: 4/19/2011 8:30:00 AM
that is very nice.. cory
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