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For Night's Blessing (a Warrior's Prayer)

St Chris & St Joe,
I'm scared,
don't you know?
of the dangers
about while I'm flying.

St. John & St. Mark,
I'm scared of the dark,
& the monsters that lurk
while I'm lying.

St. Peter & Paul,
come one, please,
come all,
ask from G-d now for me
a protection.

In light or in dark,
in city or park,
guide me
be near me
to fight
the forces that would try & outdo me.

I'm a lover, good Lord,
but aye, yes, can afford
to put up a good fight if I have to.

St. Nick & St. Susan,
by night I'll be cruising
so find me a way
back to home.

Oh find me a way
and light me, I pray
for the dragons do soar
and now threaten.

I thank ye, my saints
and bid ye o haints
don't waste yer time haunting
nor wailing.

Oh good glory, God,
bless me & my squad,
as we go on manly business
hearken our prayers,
brush of our nightmares,
& God bring us home to our folk.

Amen.

Author notes

I dedicate this poem to all Riordans anywhere & everywhere. And to you, Mr Riordan, I raise a glass and toast yer good health, an' G-d bless ye & yer kin.

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  • haikumonk gold member
    March 17

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    This is a really interesting write. It moves well... very directional with an excellent choice of voice. Now, I wonder if you can fit this into a haiku????? LOL


  • SongOfSilence
    March 13

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    "St. John & St. Mark, I'm scared of the dark..."

    very nice! i love this write.. it.. it's left me speechless! all i can say is... well done!!!!!


  • A.z.a
    March 12

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    it was nice to read this from you, i some how find this lil different than your usual, its a beautiful ode
    mashallah


    • cafegroundzero silver member
      March 12
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      Jezagh Allah, & thank you too


      It is only for glory of G-d and to give courage to warriors, police, even to children if they are scared.

  • Tazmanian Poet
    March 11
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    Wow,this is different,full of emotion.INteresting and doesnt bore me.Great Job.Keep writing!

  • Dads.Girl.No.More.
    March 10

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    This was a very nice dedication.
    The background was cute...
    Emotion, interesting.

    Very nice prayer...
    Amen!

    Good luck in the contest! : )

    Nicole


  • AmyPixiDust
    March 10

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    i like your choice of background

    i like how this poem has a dediction and also i like the flow. this poem has details and decriptons that are deep and in thought i also like the please bless me and my squad, thank you for entering and good luck in my contest, keep writing, -Amy

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