Scented Prayers

Solemn prayers rise,
Guided by the light of day:
Votive candles praise.

Sunday liturgy,
Seventy-four Hail Mary’s:
Resonate requests.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Edmonds Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Amazing descriptions.
Dietrich Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 6:53 PM
I think you will do well, Raul! Very nice. LUv,andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 1:07 PM
great one for the picture!! You have not had any practise with writing from pictures! **smiles**
Gorelick Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Nice interpretation Raul..Did you count all those votives? BG
Richards Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 8:06 AM
What a wonderful Choka!! It gives reverance to the photo...this should do well, Raul. Good luck in the contest! Love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Choka is something new for me. I would surely look into the form
Mehta Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 4:19 AM
I enjoyed the poem. Fine images
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