Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Power of Prayer

The power of prayer
  is not up, over, out
    or down 'there'

It starts with you, as you yearn
  a warm fire within you burns
whose flames' upward turn
  ~ elicit Heaven's concern




            September 07, 2020
 Completely Your Choice (5) Poetry Contest
            Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Sam Kauffman September 12, 2020 at 11:43 AM Written by a poet who has experienced the true power and glory of prayer, Gershon. Elegant in its simplicity. Congratulations on your first place win!

John Watt September 8, 2020 at 10:41 PM I find much truth in this, and a delightful way of poetically expressing it. "a warm fire within you burns / whose flames' upward turn". Amen. Gershon Wolf September 9, 2020 at 6:53 PM Thank you for your support, John. Prayer and Petition, Gershon

Edward Ibeh September 8, 2020 at 3:08 PM Amen, Gershon!:-) Preach! Congratulations on your top win! Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 4:27 PM Thank you for noticing my placement in the contest, Edward. And congrats to you again on your win! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger September 8, 2020 at 9:44 AM We all need to be praying daily and meaning it, so this one I truly appreciate. Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 4:34 PM Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Caren! Prayer Power, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues September 8, 2020 at 3:34 AM This is beautiful! I so appreciate reading this today! Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 4:33 PM Thanks for appreciating the power and splendor of prayer, Kim! Pure and Pristine, Gershon

Tom Cunningham September 8, 2020 at 12:33 AM So true Gershon, it starts from within. Greetings from Turkey. Tom Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 4:32 PM From Turkey. You certainly are the intrepid traveling Tom! Have a nice time there! Cheers, Gershon

Evelyn Judy Buehler September 7, 2020 at 8:09 PM A wonderful description of prayer, which touches the heart. Lovely! Best of wishes for the contest. Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 4:28 PM Thank you so much, Evelyn... Your wishes found their way to Brian's heart, as this poem was transformed into a winner. Wine and Roses, Gershon