~My Prayer~

thank you for your thoughts and prayers

I am a nurse… I help families everyday deal with pain, sadness, loss, and injury… It is what I do… Right now, my baby brother, who I raised as my own, is fighting for his life, hit by a drunk driver,  in a hospital bed- alone, on the other side of the country and I cannot help the one person I love most in this world.. I cannot begin to tell you how helpless I feel… This is my prayer I share with you…

Without you, I would know not of love

a light in a life thus dreary

now, fighting for your life

my heart worn and weary.

 

You gave my life meaning

sweet spirit so giving

precious soul, my everything

my only reason for living.

 

When I wanted to shut out the world

scared, hurt and alone

you held my heart in your hands

with love I’d  never known.

 

My rainbow amongst the storms

lifting me from despair

I would give anything in the world

just to be there.

 

Overwhelmed with helplessness

to my knees I must fall

searching for his healing aid

upon his name I will call.

 

Crying out to the heavens

hear my desperate plea

have mercy on the innocent

please don’t take him from me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Well that hits close to home for me… I had a girlfriend I lived with that was killed by a drunk driver… I was out of town with my band, I still feel the guilt of not being there when it happened.

A very touching piece of writing. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Nonthing worse than feeling helpless.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Dale.. I am sorry that you can relate... I lost him shortly after writing this one... and yes, that helplessness is the worst feeling in the world... guilt still eats at me...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I sent you a request for the poem I wrote for her… I still have nightmares bout it, but in the nightmare I am driving the car that hit her.

[AprilRN1210]

I read and reviewed.. made me cry... so beautiful... I have nightmares but just more of the helpless and him suffering and me not being there.... sucks!!!

[ron]

This is a lovely heart felt poem April...
I feel the same way when one of my brothers (military) is hurting. I can tell you what one of my Sargent's told me when I could not be there for one of my brothers or sister in arms...

Be string in where your ate, be strong in who you are, be strong for the ones you hold in your heart and say a prayer for their love, be strong so they don't have to. You are in their heart and they know your love for them is unquestionable.

It might not help, but I hope it does April. If he is close to San Diego I might be able to see him on your behalf.

[AprilRN1210]

you are always so sweet, kind, and giving... your friendship, encouragement, and support is something I will always cherish.. Thank you Ron...

[ron]

You are most welcome April. I don't have much but I have a few words.

[AprilRN1210]

they have touched me... that is what matters... from the bottom of my heart-thank you...

[ron]

You are always most welcome sweet April.

[Matching Socks]

April sweetheart my heart goes out to you and my thoughts and good wishes.
Hugs.... I pray for a happy ending.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much girl.. it means a lot.. me too.... ((hugs)) back at you...

[realmwriter]

Tears tears tears tears tears tears tears tears

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you.... ((hugs))

[Lydia Shutter]

Sending you hugs and warm thoughts, April. Your words hold so much emotion....the angst you feel for your brother, the love you feel for him, the need to keep him close to your heart.....so touching. A heartfelt plea. I will keep him in my good thoughts. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

Your kind words and thoughts mean a lot to me, thank you so much Lydia... from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate it...

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope your brother is okay. Family hold a special part of in our heart. I will put you and your brother in my prayers.
Coyote/John

[AprilRN1210]

He owns my heart... Thank you so much my friend, your kind thoughts and prayers mean so much to me.. from the bottom of my heart I appreciate it..

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope he is doing better. I have lost four brother to suicide and drugs. Everyday I think of them.

[Sophy Freebirds]

Aww.. sweetie. I know the feeling of having someone dear far away from you. Your words capture the pain and helplessness you are feeling. It shows how important he is to you. My sincere wishes that he gets well soon. He will be in my prayers.. have faith the almighty will surely listen to your desperate plea..★takecare★ xxxx

~Sophy

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Sophy for your kind thoughts and prayers, it means a lot to me...

[Sophy Freebirds]

Yep sweety. Will keep praying :)

[A. Amos]

Keep your faith my friend, God willing your brother would be fine. You wrote such a beautiful prayer!

Kindly keep me inform about your brother health, God be with him and I truly wish him great health.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you A for such kind words. your friendship means a lot.. from the bottom of my heart I appreciate it..

[A. Amos]

Everything will be fine as my prayers are always with you and your family, you're most welcome my dear.

[Lauriegirl]

Oh my this is simply lovely..you have penned a brilliant poem full of important truths!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you...

[Steve L.]

I am so sorry. I also have an immediate family member that is gravely ill. Beautiful and heart wrenching poem. If you need anything, message me :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much, Steve.. I appreciate it honestly and will also be praying for you and your family... ((hugs))

[R Smith]

very beautiful April, I feel so sad for you and my prayers are for you and your brother, I just hope he will be ok, my best wishes to you, hoping soon all will be well for you both.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Richie for your kind thoughts and prayers... it means a lot to me, honestly, I appreciate it more than you know...

[R Smith]

your very welcome April, just hoping all comes good for you.

[AprilRN1210]

((hugs)) me too my friend.. all i have right now are my prayers and hope...