Dear Lord above please set us free
From much of life’s indignity
Please teach us now how to survive
These terrors which all seem to thrive
Be thoughtful of each act performed
And to the rules try to conform.
Be kind to those who are alone
And left to linger on their own
Beg God remember everyone
Whose suffering is not yet done
Protect us Lord from daily fright
With rising sun to closing night !
Oh tiny babe so full of grace
You’ve a sweet smile upon your face
Because you’ve heard the angels sing
While you are peaceful and sleeping
They whisper loving words to you
To keep you safe the long night through.
Oh how I wish that I could be
A child just out of infancy
And hear those blessed angels sing
Their praise of God who is their King !
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD !
At times I’m lost, deep in a trance
And searching for another glance
To prove that life will still advance
To some safe place one takes a stance
I’m wishing that this may enhance
The chances of our last romance !
for those of us who never rest
and feel the world upon their chest
these are the words i say each night
before i hold my pillow tight
i ask my God for those to bless
to keep them safe and make redress
then one by one i say their name
forgive all things there is no blame
and last of all i bid adieu
to all my faults both old and new
i love you mom
The children play down in the street
I hear the sound of running feet
Their laughter rises in the air
Oh how I wish that I were there !
But I’m contented just to see
Their happy faces filled with glee
They chase each other round the park
It’s summer, they will play till dark !
Then when the games have tired all
And early stars signal nightfall
One recollects it’s time to say
Sleep tight, it’s been a precious day !
My memories of childhood sing
They have that old familiar ring
Just kids trying to kick-the-can
Come see how fast that they all ran !
Or five-ten-ring-a-levio
Show me how far that you will go
Hear now red-rover, red-rover
Calling let Annie come-over !
But best of all, hop-scotch for two
That’s followed by the game Statue
Oh for those past and happy days
When life was sweet and children played !
We thank you Lord for grace and care
And all the blessings that we share
Through times of good and times of bad
Those times we gave it all we had !
Some lifetimes have a slow restart
For many hide a timid heart
Beyond our skills the fear still lurks
One foot before the other works !
The steady pace of trying hard
Should help to keep us on our guard
The path ahead cannot be sure
Pray it will make our way secure !
The morning’s come, I raise my head
So slowly from my comfy bed
I sense the ever constant sound
Of natures rising all around.
Sometimes I think I’d like to stay
Upon my cot one cozy day
And simply close my eyes once more
Ignore the world and lock the door.
Now this could be a grand surprise
And yet I know that I must rise
Old habits cannot be denied
Supposed perhaps, but never tried !
On wings of hope our dreams take flight
To carry us through troubled night
Up to the clouds above our heads
While we sleep tight upon our beds.
For dreams can be the sweetest things
As we escape on quilted wings,
Then wish no more my precious child
That days will be both kind and mild.
Our God shall greet us as we fly
Into His arms with lullaby
And sing a song there while we sleep
To cradle all the fears we keep
And waken with the mornings light
To other fortunes beaming bright !
Is there some place that we may hide
With God to keep us calm inside
Free from the fear of aging pace
Another trial or pain to face,
Or distant battle to be fought
Within this web in which we’re caught ?
We’d like to think there is an end
In which both fear and hope will mend
To keep us whole and safe from harm
There in the crook of God’s vast arm !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 