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We ask not why a young life should endure
Such ravishing affliction, as this maid,
Nor doubt this malady lies in your cure,
Although misgivings render us afraid;
Like budding rose awaits its summer bloom,
Her teenage aspirations know no bounds,
Yet, now her future seems to presage gloom,
And suffering the highest hopes confounds;
In humble supplication we implore,
In deference to your most Beloved Son,
As much as we His legacy adore,
May, in the end, your Gracious Will be done –
Pray, grant release from hope-devouring pain,
That she her young life’s vigour might regain!
©Meanderings 2017
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Some great writing! tc
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Thanks…..
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Amen, Bushka. A very beautiful and heartfelt prayer and great poetry too.
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Thanks Gill! Barely turned 16! 😦 Hugs!
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Bless her. And heal her too.
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So may it be…. Thanks Gill. Hugs!
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Moving and beautiful….
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Thank you, Sylvia! Hugs!
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This poem is a beautiful prayer, and a reminder to me that each and every precious moment must be cherished.. Also I love the image. Hope you are enjoying a lovely restful Sunday…Janet. xx
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Thanks Janet! The lass is a truly beautiful young woman….:( Hugs!
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I gathered that from the poem. Thank you…Janet. .xxx
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Hugs! ❤
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Thoughts and prayers are with her.
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Thanks BB! Love and Hugs! ❤ ❤
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Lovely poem. I hope things improve for her. Sounds like the deck’s stacked against her
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Thanks, Mel! Yes, the deck is heavily staked against her. 😦 Hugs!
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You’re welcome. I hope it all works out.
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It will….one way or another. 🙂 Hugs!
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I hope it’s the best way
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Hugs! ❤
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Ahhh, that sounds as if thoughts, prayers and hope are needed for T. What a lovely sonnet you have dedicated, I hope she gets through….
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Thanks Vicky….It’s going to be tough-going for the lovely young lass.Hugs!
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Devastatingly beautiful xx
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Thank you, Daisy! Much appreciated. Hugs! ❤
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Lovely … albeit sad … Hugs!
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She is still hanging in bravely. Hope springs eternal in the human breast! 😉 Hugs! ❤
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