A Little Girl Prays

A little girl prays for her fathers safe return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the morning a little girl prays

for a father gone to war,

hands hold memories of

him tossing her up high,

and catching her in the saftey

of his arms.

His laughter echoes

the room,

and she wonders

is he praying too?

Tears are mirror images

of his face,

and

she prays for his safe return.

 

In the afternoon hours a little girl prays,

trying to drown out

the silence

of his empty chair.

Fear gathers like dust,

and

voices from the news

leaves  her yearning for

his butterfly kisses,

and

the warmth of a family

reunited.

 

In the evening hours a little girl prays

as she listens to her Mother's

crying in the next room.

War lives in the house and hearts

of two people

where peace once resided.

A little girl lays her head

down on a pillow of dreams,

and

prays for a father's

safe return.

 

 

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

In this poignant moment of childhood you weave in the story of love and faith... holding on to hope and life. May we all find ourselves in prayer for our loved ones... far and near, dear friend.

[Tina Kline]

A very moving poem. Something children have had to endure since the history of humankind. Very well done!

[Another Relic]

A heartfelt piece written so well. Beautiful picture too that compliments it just right.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Captured it very nice, feelings that this girl has and feels, as does the mother,
hearbreaking...occurs way too often...terrific :D

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

deep write

[Coyote Poetry]

A very sad poem. I have known three friends who were lost to these wars and left children with memories and wishes. Your poem is written with hope and a prayer. Sometime that is all we have. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Tears..........this is wonderful.