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The Prayer I Never Prayed

I knelt before my God With no words to speak my need Only tears of regret and sorrow Flowed from me endlessly. Then He, in love and mercy, Heard the words I could not say, And in His wisdom answered The prayer I never prayed.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/27/2017 8:02:00 PM

What a beautiful write Beverly! I can relate and I truly enjoyed your lovely poem this evening :)

Beverly Read
Date: 8/28/2017 1:15:00 PM

Thank you Susan for your comments. So glad you read the poem and enjoyed it. Beverly Read

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/24/2017 5:58:00 PM

wow this is VERY smart way to do it, Beverly. Thinking outside the box. Love it.

Beverly Read
Date: 8/25/2017 1:05:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Your comments mean so much. Glad you read it and liked it. Beverly Read

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/21/2017 8:49:00 PM

Well said...Only the heart can speak to Him...Enjoyed it...Have a good night

Beverly Read
Date: 8/22/2017 4:11:00 PM

Thank you Arturo. I agree, only the heart can speak to Him. Glad you enjoyed it. Beverly Read

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/9/2017 7:49:00 PM

Sweet, beautiful poem--makes me smile, Beverly! Janice

Beverly Read
Date: 8/10/2017 12:10:00 PM

Thank you Janice. So glad you like it. Beverly Read

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/9/2017 5:46:00 PM

Beverly, this is just so lovely. It will be a fav for me.

Beverly Read
Date: 8/9/2017 6:25:00 PM

Thank you Sunlite for your nice comment. So glad you liked it. I feel we all could kneel before God sometimes without words. Beverly Read