Though the thorns
May pierce my flesh
It’s beauty adorns
Afresh
Blood red rose
Draws new hope
That daily grows
And helps me cope
My prayers are true, Your peace applied
Promise anew, knowing my guide
A contest entry
- Short Form Spirituals by Samplette.
600 points, ended May 13, 2008, 13 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Allpoetry's Prayer Contest: May by Over and Done.
600 points, ended June 8, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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This is brief but packed with profound truth. Good imagery as well. Congratulations on the bronze.
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very beautiful
This is a beautiful prayer for him very nice very good. keep it up.
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Very nice to read.
As always your sentiments are very nice to read. I am especially glad today since my patient died this am from cancer.
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To Know Him is to Love Him. Sincerity has reward as promised. A beautiful prayer for the Holy One.
Peace in light and love
Noah
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Beautiful and heartfelt! Blessings,
Frogz~
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A deeply beautiful write Valerie. It touched my heart. Thank you so much for entering the contest.
Sam
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really nice
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very nice..
this is a very lovely piece you have...and very inspirational as well...best of luck in the contest...and the future...keep up the good work
andi
(redhanded)
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