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Prayer for Peace
An honourable man you have been
do not be concerned;
allow yourself to rest...
love for you was earned
Family is with you
prepared for your passing-
always to be remembered;
your Spirit everlasting
Fear not what is before you
nor regrets of the past-
release the sorrows
your weary soul amassed
There exists a peace far greater
than anything you know
A promise of solace;
this grace God will bestow
do not be concerned;
allow yourself to rest...
love for you was earned
Family is with you
prepared for your passing-
always to be remembered;
your Spirit everlasting
Fear not what is before you
nor regrets of the past-
release the sorrows
your weary soul amassed
There exists a peace far greater
than anything you know
A promise of solace;
this grace God will bestow
Published 6th Sep 2020
Author's Note
I wrote this to read to my dying father in the hopes to help ease his letting go. He passed on 9/3/2020. 🙏
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6th Sep 2020 7:59pm
My condolences, Mel. What a special gift words from your own mind and heart make. I'm sure it brought him comfort.
6th Sep 2020 9:33pm
6th Sep 2020 9:36pm
My condolences, Mel. Writing a poem for your father, I'm sure is a healthy part of a process of coming to terms with a difficult event in very strange times.
It was good to see your avatar suddenly pop up on my screen; I'm glad you are still journeying with poetry and DUP. Best regards, Josh.
It was good to see your avatar suddenly pop up on my screen; I'm glad you are still journeying with poetry and DUP. Best regards, Josh.
15th Sep 2020 4:41pm
Thank you Josh. Your condolences are greatly appreciated. This write was cathartic for me and I know he heard it.
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7th Sep 2020 9:25pm
Dear M,
This is an exquisitely beautiful homage. I’m very sorry about your dad. Your lovely poem has opened a new channel of thinking about my own and I thank you for that. H🌷
This is an exquisitely beautiful homage. I’m very sorry about your dad. Your lovely poem has opened a new channel of thinking about my own and I thank you for that. H🌷
15th Sep 2020 4:52pm
Thank you Honoria. RL is an honour. I learned a long time ago to accept the people in my life (particularly family) for who they are and because of that I was able to have a relationship with my dad. I feel blessed for that. Thank you again for taking the time to read and respond. X
21st Sep 2020 8:08pm
I'm very sorry for your loss, mel. My dearest condolences. This is a gorgeous dedication to him... very well written and filled with emotion. He is in a better place, I am sure. Best wishes to you ❤️
24th Oct 2020 1:32pm
Thank you very much NB. I appreciate you taking the time to offer condolences. Bless.
20th Oct 2020 4:06am
My condolences. I've lost both my parents in the last few years. I know it can take a lot out of you. The dedication was lovely.
24th Oct 2020 1:35pm
Thank you Tim. I lost my mom a few years ago and now my dad. Feeling a bit alone in the world but I truly appreciate your thoughts. Much love.
