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A Soldier's Prayer

As the sun sets in a faraway land
A young soldier sits, a picture in his hand
His thoughts on his wife and child--a young family
And he prays every night that again he'll see
"Lord, I miss them so much is all I can say
And I want so much to go home one day
My wife doesn't tell me but I know she cries many tears
And I want to be there to calm my child's fears
But, Lord, don't get me wrong as to why I'm in this place
Even though death I have to face
I'm here for those killed on that September day
That our faith and our freedom will not be taken away
I'll serve my land gladly although it might mean my life
For this is the soldier's highest sacrifice
Now keep my family safe as they face a new day
It's in Your precious name I humbly pray
He carefully puts away the picture and lays down for the night
Longing for the day when no wars left to fight

Mary Edna Ryan
05/30/05

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contemplative

Well this is my first entry here.  I think what I'll mainly post is my original poetry and writings as well as fanfiction from whatever fandom strikes my fancy at the moment.  There will be some random thoughts and observations scattered about.  Of course comments are always welcome but be gentle please.

I consider myself a writer of simple words, my poetry mainly inspirational as it reflects my Christian beliefs although I do write other subjects as well.  Besides writing I love being creative with yarn and plastic canvas crafts.  I do a lot multitasking as I watch TV.  besides writing and crafting I find myself caretaker/slave? to a cranky spoiled calico cat named Kritter.

As Porky Pig used to say Th-That's all folks.  Back at you later.

    Mary

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working