Safety In Hand

Safety in Hand

The raven calls my name, 
and I am afraid to answer. 
He will know all about me, 
even if I do not know all about him. 
Life is scary. 

I put the phone down on the table,
the operator still holding on. 
I feel the vacuum made in the air...
as the front door opens in the other room.
The kitchen is a safer place to be, 
then the living room, 
you see.  

Hot coffee has been made. 
The pot is full. 
And I will use it
if I need to, 
to stop... 
the invasion of everything 
that I hold dear. 
No fear. 
Stop concerning over the small things, 
as the big things are coming
to squash the rest. 

The sword leaves the sheath, 
and light gleams brightly. 
The angel, a warrior sent to provide, 
what was necessary 
for the darkness to hide. 
Courage found in the moment, 
against an evil opponent.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 12/12/2022 6:09:00 AM
Hello Anne, no matter what; we must always Be ready to challenge the insidious theories That are being circulated.' and prayer above all Prayer, and fellowship with those who call it what it is.' It should never be dressed up to a stage of miss-recognition.' Although that is being pushed right now.'
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Date: 12/12/2022 8:15:00 AM
Prayer, powerful prayer. So many take it lightly and have no true idea, the mighty strength of prayers... Merry Christmas, and thank you so much for your kind words. You give me hope to write again... Have a wonderful Christmas, and safe New Year... Ann
Date: 7/22/2022 9:38:00 PM
Such brilliance here " Hot coffee has been made. The pot is full. And I will use it if I need to, to stop... the invasion of everything that I hold dear. " Bravo Ann!
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Date: 12/12/2022 8:14:00 AM
Yes, I love coffee, and don't make me to mad, as I will use it... lol... hugs... Merry Christmas sweet friend... Jesus is the reason for the season... Tell someone, and pass it right on along... Hugs... prayers... and good wishes... Ann
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