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To the Prodigal Child

If I could deliver myself to you on a silver blanket that is prancing upon a lofty cloud with wine and cheese and all that you please and NYC nights and summer lights that will be my gift If I could comfort the pain that stretches through your thoughts and holds your hands heavy to your head that will be my wish If you lack the guidance and strength in sheer loneliness to make right decisions my strength and any wisdom that I have encountered will be your wings of flight The moment that you face inequity injustice raw hatred of what I created you to be I will be your warrior If at the moment of sheer question of our Universe of our God overwhelms your very being Unable to take any more Lie still I will go in your place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 10/26/2018 9:19:00 AM
What a profound piece this is expressing the deep unconditional love for a child! I am a mother and I can definitely ditto these well-expressed sentiments! Superbly wonderful! Love and hugs. Pandita
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 10/26/2018 9:33:00 AM
Hi Pandita, yes the undying attachment that we have for our children is raw and beautiful. Thanks so much!
Date: 10/23/2018 10:03:00 AM
Wow. This is powerful- I was especially captivated by the lines: "The moment that you face inequity/ injustice/ raw hatred/ of what I created you to be/ I will be your warrior"... We need more people in this world with these ideals! Very moving and inspiring poem! ;)
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 10/26/2018 9:34:00 AM
Rhona you are wonderful! Thanks my friend!
Date: 10/22/2018 11:30:00 AM
You expressed a deep deep love in your write...it's beautiful...All the best my friend
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 10/26/2018 9:35:00 AM
Arturo, thank you!!!

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