Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet
THIS SINNER'S PRAYER IV
Number four [4] of the Tears in a Bottle Collection's Series of Sinner's Prayers.
To Howard Skidmore
God respects your right to make your own choices, right or wrong.
He cannot make a new person of you until you make him captain of your ship.
As you read this poem, ask The Lord God to show you how to have everlasting
joy, happiness and peace.
You know LORD for a real long time
I thought we all faced death alone—
Now I see family sends us
And our angels escort us home.
It’s our family tradition
To circle, hold hands, sing and pray
Loved ones all the way to heaven
Then “Bye for now…” is what we say.
Our angels know when You call us,
The sound of your voice moves them too—
They gather—wait to deliver—
Another precious soul to You.
I know those angels minister
To the family left behind
With a quiet holy presence
That brings a loved one peace of mind.
Same angels that help us through life—
That sees to our security—
Will circle and surround us as
We travel toward eternity.
LORD I praise your name and thank you
For all the tender loving care
My final hours will bring ‘cause—
No fear—will stop this sinner’s prayer.
Quell all my fears LORD,
Amen and Amen!
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February 01, 2004
