The Blessed Lie

Wandering an abandoned path
Fearful, lonely and dismayed
A withered spirit broken by one
For a healing hand I prayed

Lift the pain bestowed upon me
Release me from this hell
Assure me now that I am loved
Exalt the heart that fell

No sooner than I spoke these words
You knelt and took my hand
Who are you, why are you here
An answer I demand

I am not an Angel heavensent
Although I could pretend
I am just man that sees your pain
And wants to be your friend

I come without false promises
And lie, I wouldn’t dare
I can not erase your painful past
Or deminish the burdens you bear

There was something in his gentle voice
That set my soul at ease
We walked and talked for hours
Along the river lined with trees

Hours turned to days then weeks
He never left my side
He’d lift me up each time I stumbled
And brush off my foolish pride

Then one day it occured to me
My painful past had been erased
Gone were the burdens that I carried
With peace and love they’ve been replaced

Then I remembered the day we met
You said you were my friend
You said you’d never lie to me
On that I could depend

You said you weren’t an Angel
Sent from heavens door
How could you tell such lies
You are that and so much more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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March 13, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Well crafted piece of art. Ernilando
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March 13, 2010 at 7:10 AM
Excellent write about our knight in shining armour...Congratulations on being featured this week..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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March 12, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Lovely Dawn. Well done on this deserved piece being featured this week, keep penning, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
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March 11, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Congratulations Dawn, on your poetry feature this week. Smiles, Dane Ann
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March 9, 2010 at 7:42 AM
If you have found someone like the poem says, hang on to that person! There may only be one or two in a lifetime. Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
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March 8, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Dawn. Love, Carol
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March 8, 2010 at 4:33 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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March 7, 2010 at 7:03 PM
The emotion comes through your words. Nice use of rhyme. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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