Dear God,
Its me again
I need a favor
Lets not pretend
Dear God,
I'm your own daughter
How could you put me through this hell?
All of the horror
Do you even wonder if I could make it through the day?
How do you handle yourself with all the pain that comes your way?
I'm sorry
Dear God,
I need a sign
That says I can stand up one more day
Put up a fight
Dear God,
I understand
But why cant you hold me in your arms?
Lend me a hand?
I cry
Dear God,
I see the empty space
The life you took away
Are you sad?
How could you see all the pain and the tragedy?
How do you live with yourself with all the homeless on the street?
I'm sorry it's just another battle to defeat
It's okay
Dear God,
I need a favor
A little reminder
Something to savor
Dear God,
I have a question
Do you even understand?
Or comprehend this?
Yet you are the one who helps all the babies
You hold them and store them and care and the maybe
They will grow up to be your own daughter
Just like me
Dear God,
I must ask
Is this really you?
Or is this just a mask?
Dear God,
I had a sister
You took her in your arms
And I really miss her
How could you be so selfish?
And take my best friend away
She was my life
I wish you wouldn't have turned your heart away
How could you make us say goodbye?
Just another prayer you denied
How could you look your own daughter in the eye
And just cry?
Dear God,
This is my question
You didn't have to answer
Just thought that I'd mention
Dear God,
I know that your out there
I know that your not scared
And I'm finally prepared
To admit to myself that you didn't take her life away
That you answered her prayers and SHE just turned her heart away
And you were the one who helped us through you day
I am your daughter and for that I am prepared to say
I love you
Do you forgive me?
Author notes
This was written by my 14 year old daughter,casey. She asked me to post this for her.
Written May 20th, 2006
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Beautiful prayers
Heartfelt cries of pain here. Questions, so many questions that are left, seemingly, unanswered. But God answers all prayers offerd up to Him. We have to listen out for the answers that might be right in front of us. Loved this piece. So much pain. -
SO SINCERE AND EMOTIIONAL
This is so beautiful! She has a heart that is so true and sincere, I pray she holds onto her heart and shows this wonderful emotion to all she meets.
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a broken heart never mends
once again you have stunned me. i am absoulutely astounded. excellent work. God bless you!
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great!
i like this poem. it shows great emotions and a great sence of what goes on in your heart and mind. you really did a great job on this pice. you really can feel your pain. i liked it all and have nothing to tell you about how to make it better. once again great job.
GREAT JOB!!!
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AMAZING! SO TOUCHING AND EMOTIONAL
I see the pain, the sorrow but also the love of a young and beautiful heart for the lord above. A BEAUTIFUL AND EMOTIONAL POEM!
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This is an amazing poem,
I can relate to this for at times I was angry also and could
not see my way clear, and as this poem journyed,
like it I also learned it was not Gods fault,
and wondered if he would forgive me also,
But alas the answer is yes, For he is along with other little
Angels from Heaven the one's to see us through..
Tight hugz across the miles,
I lift my coffee cup up to healing.
Love and Light
FrozenTears -
I can understand all 'bout she being 14 but I 'm 17 and therefore 14 was not that long ago . I was not trying to dispute her feelings or something like that...just tryin to tell her that if you look at this , this way, the pain lightens coniderably . And from experience every tragedy in life has a silver lining...And none of this takes anything away from that great poem.
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This is a wonderfully written poem. I dunno anyone that hasn't questioned a higher power they believe in. I'm sure you'll make it through to another day, even though I have no idea who you are or all the details of what is going on in your life. Best wishes to you.
Cassie -
Moving
Wow, So very deep for one so young..and I hope that your daughter may be allowed to read through all the comments and words of love that everyone has posted here! These within themselves is a sign of God being near, giving comfort. We all have questions on things that happen, and to question is good Casey..Just like any Parent, God wants us near, for him to love and guide..but as you put it, 'She' turned her heart away..I am 100% sure that God never gave up and let her go. Look at yourself..a beautiful friend and shining light, but unfortinatly people are blind, and don't want to see the signs, or hear what God is really saying
This is one of the hardest things for those that do know God...to watch others that don't, knowing all along that it doesn't have to be this way. I am also sure this is one of the worst things for God..Remember..He loves us so very much that he sent his own son, just to show us that it doesnt have to be this way. Knowing to how very blind we were and the risk involved..but he did it anyway..because he loves us..
The little boy saw him, and asked.."how much do you love me?"
"This much" said Jesus..and he opened up his arms, and died
God bless you and your family. May you find the light in the darkness, and hope when it feels all hope is gone..Love always
~Aurine~
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I think we all make mistakes – even God. I tend to see God a well intentioned creator
Some things don’t work out because he gave man free will – Which in itself is a good thing but the conclusion was a bad oversight. Greed democracy technology means eventually there are no rules and too many cooks in the kitchen . . .
I sometimes I imagine God like a juggler at a children’s birthday party . .
He comes on to make everyone happy, and he begins his act, with two moons and a sun and a couple of worlds and several people on those worlds and he begins to juggle with all creation – and it grows and grows and eventfully he has so many problems spinning through the air that he begins to drop a few here and there – then he takes some back to begin again, but essentially he is like many of us and has overreached his original intentions -
In some ways he is like Santa Claus – back at the North Pole everything is under control – but when he comes to town not everything works out as intended – but being God and not Father Christmas – he can whisk us back to his workshop . . where he recycles all the things that he thinks needs to be improved or given a new chance in a better thought out situation. Of course when he takes things back for replenishment or upgrading we feel at a loss – But things back in his workshop are heavenly . . and he is in full control – it is just that down here things get muddled at times . . .
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sweet
Sweet, heartfelt poem, filled with questions that, well... really there is no answer to. You don't need to ask forgiveness... doubt is natural.
If god does exist.... I'm sure he'll understand. If I ever meet him I'll have a lot of questions as well, and then make a lot of jokes about modern christianity i'm sure he'll find funny. You think I'm kidding.
Ugh, I was about to give a token "fight right through it", but obviously it's not that easy and hearing enough absolutely useless "encouragement" like that makes a person feel sick and frustrated. -
excellent
I mean I am blown away. I need a minute to collect my heart from where it dropped right then. This was such a gorgeous plea that built with falwless flow to a cry back to serenityREMEMBER THERE'S ALWAYS A RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM!! GOD BLESS YOU!! -
I understand
But why cant you hold me in your arms?
Lend me a hand?
Hon, God love you. Your life is the test that he puts you through. You can't go through life just waiting around and letting everything be perfect. I'll tell you my testimony someday and you'll see all that I went through. I just wanted to tell you that Jesus truly changed my life and I've never been happier, hon.
I know you having a hard time.. This is what this whole poem is about. God desperately wants to love you! Let him love you, call out to him dear. I promise he will draw near to you if you draw near to him. But when you get closer to God, Another level another Devil. Satans going to sneak up and get you far away from God as possible... God loves you!
CARINO -
A nice poem to read..words carefully chosen and you have shown the intelligence and heart in each and every line..well written freind keep it up
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YOUR POEM IS VERY NICE, AND QUITE SAD, PLEASE DON'T BE ANGRY WITH GOD, HE IS VERY LOVING, AND HE DOES THINGS FOR REASONS ALL THE TIME, WE DON'T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND HIM, BUT HE DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES. HE REALLY LOVES YOU. REMEMBER THERE'S ALWAYS A RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
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Sad.
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Wow, this is a powerful poem to read. I felt the same way when my grandpa died, he was one of my best friends and it's ashame that some people die so young. This peice is amazingly well written and it kept my attention.
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this is a beautiful and great poem- don't let anyone tell you otherwise. alot of times i find it is best to ask question with god- things always get revealed- alot of times even before you ask them. though keep on writing- and never stop searching.
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TRULY AMAZING!!! ive felt this way about god for a long time and i sometimes ask him those same questions, how can someone so mighty and powerful take someone who u love and adore?
I know the feeling of losing someone, it is hard and it is tragic, but u need friends and family around you to support you!!
great write
love lil dw
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Casey is a jewel, Suzanne, and this is wonderful. Made me nervous for a long time reading it there but the ending was fantastic. Give Casey a hug for me. I think God is sad at all the things that happen too, and sometimes we're quick to want to "blame" and slow to give credit and praise. Great job - has to make mom a little teary, but so very proud.
Paul
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I am sorry, but I must respond to the above comment. She is a 14 year old girl and how can you expect her not to question? To say you have never questioned why God has done things would be a lie.. Everyone has broken down and asked why atleat once.. I am a honest believer in God and I love him with undying emotion but even I have stoped and looked at the tragedies and wondered why.. Though I know that these things have got to happen sometimes and that he has a reason for everything, and you cant only have perfect.. I have still cried for these tragedies in live and I have still asked God why such horrid things would happen. Just try to understand that she is a little girl and deserves to wonder. I am not contradicting you or anything; however understanding should be somewhere in there too, and honesty with one self because no one goes through life without questions.
Amy -
strong piece
This is fabulous! A wonderful piece, but one question, in stanza 10, should it not be, "Then maybe" instead of "The maybe" Typo? -
OHH.. I.. I am breathless with this. This made me cry. Your precious little Angel.. I hope she knows how beautiful I know she is. This was the most touching poem I have read.. and I am not just saying that.. I mean this was an honest and heart wrenching letter to our Father about serious questions in life. It shows the ups and downs and the smiles and tears that a person may feel.. the times in life when one feels like turning away.. I love how this piece went from confused, to accusing, to understanding.. back to the undying love in God. Wow.. I mean I am blown away. I need a minute to collect my heart from where it dropped right then. This was such a gorgeous plea that built with falwless flow to a cry back to serenity.. Just another look at momentarily fallen from Grace and how he and yourself can pick you back up. Your daughter is quite intelligent, she seems to have pinpointed how sometimes he breaks you to fix you. and she should know how gorgeous inside and out she is. Much love and may God bless you.
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This is so sad and heartfelt. I am sorry for you loss. This is a really great write for a fourteen year old girl. You did a wonderful job here Casey! Thank you for sharing this and I hope to read more from you!
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A really moving poem ,But I must ask you not to doubt God For without him nothing is meaningfull anymore .Life can't be all smiles and no cry . Just keep in mind that whatever happens happens because its the best thing to happen in the given circumstances.Instead of complaining 'bout roses having thorns , be thankful that thorns have roses .Good luck
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