In His Hands
As the sun rises and a brand new day dawns
I look at my child as she stretches and yawns.
Today marks the start of a journey begun.
Unaware, of all that there is to be done.
I drive her to school and play her favorite song.
Then I explain that the first day might feel long.
My heart feels heavy as I watch her today.
I give in to tears as I’m driving away.
God, will you watch her as she learns and she plays?
Please will you guide her, and show her the right ways?
And dear God, please comfort her if she would cry?
For now I am too far to wipe those tears dry.
I know in our lives there is much to endure.
So as she grows up, please God, hold her secure!
Author notes
Aneka started Gr.R today at a Private Christian School.
This poem is my prayer for her!
In a list
A contest entry
- A Prayer Contest PW allowed now by misticmoonlite.
575 points, ended January 24, 2009, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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I love your rhyme and flow,
but whats most apparent here
is your love, the prayers of a mother
never go unnoticed,
this is just lovely!
Rend
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this poem is so amazing. it brought tears to my eyes as i was reading it. so much love and purity behind this poem. it deffinetally touched my heart. keep writing
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Amen..I can see the child is beautiful and I can see the mother also is beautiful with her wishes and her prayer as well..love the warm poetry of the mother's pen..well done..
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Beautiful....
.... I am glad to know I am not the only one who had tears when my little one started school. My little one who is now 14, on the first day of school now we break out christmas songs "it's the most wonderful time of the year!"
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awwww this is so cute. children are so precious and it is very hard seeing them off to their first day at school. you hope they will stay safe and stay out of trouble, but your faith in GOD will watch over her and keep her safe!!! very beautiful!!!
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This is really sweet. I pray for my son to be safe all day long (even though I'm with him all day.) I really liked this, I think this one deserved the gold! Congrats on the bronze trophy! Keep up your amazing work.
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Ahh that is so sweet of you !!! Thank you so much! May your son enjoy his schooling years and if he is a first grader this year he is the same age as mine
born 2003. All the best and thank you kindly for stopping by xxx
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My son is just 13 months. And you're welcome.
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Awww........ this is so touching. I can hardly wait for my daughter's first day of school, she's so smart and she's going to love it, but I'm going to miss her like crazy as I'm sure all mothers do. Great write and I love the pic and the background as well.
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A lovely poem that brings back some 46 years to my first day of school. Of course by the time I went my mom had already sent 5 off before me so that "those new mother worries weren't there. She just packed me on the bus with my sister and off I went with no fanfare whatsoever...yes, I think that it traumatized me, lol
Just being silly. Your poem was wonderful to read. It's always nice to read that bond between parent and child.
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Bountiful~Wise~Uniquely~Beautiful...
Salutation and benisons to
Poet Rebekah-Ann Bellingan.
I am honored to be here in Your Castle Poetry – learning from the profound messages conveyed through aesthetic lines from Your golden Quill.
It is a sublime privilege to feel the scent of Your poetic garden – and admire the flowers whose petals enchant the bees and hummingbirds of the forest of my mind and heart – diffusing perfume of creativity, knowledge, wisdom and beauty.
Much gratitude for sharing "In His Hands".
In respect d admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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a good poem, ah i remember the days, when i was younger i was nearly in a song then lol a good poem, nice in the form - a caring piece written with love.
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Oh My!!
Wow this is beyond Precious and what a Gem Aaaaaaaaw Bless Her Heart- first day of school
Woot! She is so Beautiful
Yay Mom!! I bet she was so excited
Love the form too
Congratulations on Your Trophy win!
-Throws confetti-
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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beautifully penned
when you have to let your child go and grow as she is
starting her school , it will be hard to let her go and let her grow in mistakes and her good traits...loved this piece...thank you for this entry...good luck
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Aneka ...
Your photo is ADORABLE. I love it VERY much XXX Aunty Myra -
Precious and Beautiful Mommy ...
Know that Aneka has her own Guardian Angel, and NO MATTER WHAT she has to handle, God will be there for her to carry her burdens. AND: you too will be at her side, for you are within her heart forever!
May your little girl have a wondrous learning experience on her journey through life. Enjoy every moment with her! It is a great privilege to be a mommy and also for her to be in a Christian school.
Love
Myra
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A most precious poem
The Lord hears your prayer, He will grant you your hearts desire....
This poem really speaks to me as a parent. The fear i have deep down inside of me, that "something" might happen to my child! I know i have no grounds for feeling like this because He holds all those that precious to Him in a secure and loving embrace!
Well written, a real jewel of poetry (and parenting), I applaude you!
NS: I feel like this everyday i take my eldest daughter to school...silly me!
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Ok! Now you made me cry too! This is a sonnet that you simply MUST keep safe in a book somewhere. This well written sonnet is better than a photograph and Aneka will cherrish it when she grows older. "older" now that's a scary thought. You are a model for the perfect mother and you have no idea how much I look up to you for that.
Love,
Amera♥
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Mother's anxiety
Mother's mind is well depicted in the poem. Do not worry she will take care of herself, since in everybody God is present.
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Having read this, I can see a few tears needing wiped at home aswell. This prayer is just outstanding. Full of the purest love for your daughter, and looking only for the gentle caring of of her through these new found days to come from up on high. Simply a great prayer and one we could all use for our children when away from home. Well done.
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