Prayers

todays long passing
teaches me patience
long shadows, dark corners
bleak moments surround
weak sunlight makes it through
but we are mourning
no longer do I resist sadness
I have learned to let it fall
waterfall
around me soak me through
and I stand and wait
for prayers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Richards Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Sounds like a time for reflection. Nicely done, Veronica....:)
Jordan Avatar
August 8, 2009 at 5:18 AM
Veronica I reckon your wait is over because my prayers are with you - God Bless, MJ
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