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Prayer Poems by Michael R. Burch

by Michael R. Burch

These are prayer poems by Michael R. Burch, along with a few hymns. There are also poems on the subject of God and religion—Christianity in particular.

I Pray Tonight
by Michael R. Burch

I pray tonight
the starry light
might

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Now I Know What It Is

by Robert Chase

Now I know what it is
Now I know why I have it
Now I know what to do
Now is the hardest part
Now is the hardest part
so far

You say I have great will power
Limiting my food
Limiting my drink

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Waiting for Death

by Ghairo Daniels

WAITING FOR DEATH

How tedious it is waiting for Death
when She is still dressing up
to sit in a quagmire of silent prayer
while sandwiches turn dry

How tedious when a nappy
must still be changed
as Forgiveness waits for a touch

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Aluta Continua : Forced Removals

by Ghairo Daniels

ALUTA CONTINUA : FORCED REMOVALS

( Poet’s Note : This poem first appeared in : A Collection of Memoirs on District Six titled District Six Memories, Thoughts and Images/ Attic Press, 2021, as part of a collection of nine poems on Forced Removals )

We willed concentrated power
circled in cobalt blue
fields of strawberries
and dagger beckoned
irrespective of consciousness
a sorry state of affairs when battles

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The Call: A Supplication

by Jonathan Goff

here–
how–

help.

heart: a choking thing–
clawing. shallow.
screams with no sound.
nothing–
whispers go unheard.

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Recent Prayer Poems

Hope

by Jonathan Goff

Hope.
A hollow
Word.
Surprise.

Love.
A hug
Or hard truth.
Both.

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The Call: A Supplication

by Jonathan Goff

here–
how–

help.

heart: a choking thing–
clawing. shallow.
screams with no sound.
nothing–
whispers go unheard.

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Aluta Continua : Forced Removals

by Ghairo Daniels

A Secret Moment

by Joe Cyr

A secret moment of private thought
perhaps in thanks for mishap averted
or farewell
or supplication for relief of pain
…
some call it Prayer

Prayer

by Joe Cyr

Prayer is how we officially converse
with the majestic King of the universe.
From castle grand or house of sod,
Prayer lets us commune with our God.
To glorify Him Who loves us all;
thank Him for favors large and small.

To ask for patience and strength sustain
for trials ahead - to accept pain.
Prayers are used to seek support

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