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A Griever's Prayer

Emotion Poem

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Comment from TPAC
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A deep conveyance, thinking myself rather than bothering the higher to assist: assist me in their cause. Help the efforts of Jesus, given by the Holy Text. Do the impossible in hell: believe in God.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    I have and will believe til proven incorrect.
Comment from Tim Margetts
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This is a very moving poem, Tom.
I hope his granddaughter manages to come to terms with this sad loss so she can move on with her life. My condolences to the family.

One note Release me, Lord
to be restore - Is there a 'd' missing from the end of restore?
Tim


 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    By George, I think you're right. Thanks for the suggested d on restored. It has been amended.
reply by Tim Margetts on 10-Jan-2025
    You are welcome
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Death is an emotion that is hard to control when it's someone you dearly love. You go through so many emotions, sorry, anger, and more before you reach the acceptance and can go forward. This is a really good contest entry, a deep wound that needs God to help move through it. Well done and good luck in the contest. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    Thank you and welcome to my bizarre and sometime controversial corner of the written word. My profile describes me accurately. I am glad you enjoyed this peace. as for dad, his struggled has ended. He has eithr found peace, or there is nothing beyond the grave. We'll only know when we pass on.
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Loss and grief go hand in hand. Never easy and praying can be some relief. Takes time. Thanks for sharing this contest entry. Take care and have a wonderful day and a Happy New Year.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    Thank you. As the Lord said when He gave up the ghost, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" He is now at rest.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
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The grief never ends. I love the lines that ask when will it end, it all depends on the depth of the hole and who is in control. This asks the famous question of all of us who are in control when our id is really the one who knows and it shows by our actions instead of our words.
The picture of a granddaughter who is mourning her grandfather is precious and pure emotional respite.
Jesse

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    Wow. I appreciate the review you have posted, and concur with your thoughts. Thank you.
reply by Jesse James Doty on 10-Jan-2025
    I'm glad we are on the same page.
Comment from T B Botts
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Hi Tom,
sorrow has a way of robbing us of peace. It's something that each person has to deal with in their own way, and sometimes it takes quite awhile to heal. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Tom

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    The week began hard when the missus entered to feed her dad, but peace arrived as the week moved forward. He is now at rest, and the family has found a way to revel in his life, moving past his death.
Comment from Wendy G
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Your poem filled with grief and loss express the feelings of many when confronted with the loss of somebody very precious. There is a sense of bewilderment, shock and confusin accompanying that grief, and it's a hard journey of recovery.
Wendy

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    Thanks, my Aussie friend. The week began hard when the missus entered to feed her dad, but peace arrived as the week moved forward. He is now at rest, and the family has found a way to revel in his life, moving past his death.
Comment from karenina
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This was raw and honest expression of grief.

Your loss is palpable as filtered through the disbelief and sadness of his granddaughter.

My condolences to you and yours. I will say a prayer for all of you tonight.

Blessings!

Karenina

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
    Thank you, and I say one for you as well nightly. You have been a swell FS friend.
Comment from jmdg1954
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Tom, I'm sorry for your loss. For such a happy-go-lucky guy, I bet you'll distract all those suffering grief with your humor, as well as yourself.

John

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
    Thank you
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
    Thank you
Comment from evilynne
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The passing of a loved one is a traumatic experience. Grief is a devastating emotion, which differs with each individual. Your poem is touching and well written. Evi

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
    Thank you
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
    Thank you