Prayer

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying; you found it hard to sleep.
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many things and memories of me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I’m not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my hand on you; I smiled and said, “it’s me.”
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It’s possible for me, to be so near you everyday.

To say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning
and say “good-night, God bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out…then come home to me.

Author Unknown

Winter Solistice Prayer by Mary Saracino

WINTER SOLSTICE PRAYER by Mary Saracino
”Deep night, Dark nightNight of the longest sighSoulful night, Sacred nightNight of the longest dreamsCold night, Holy nightNight of unfurling desiresWomb of the world, Birther of hopeBringer of peace and good willPray, pray for all good thingsThat suffering for all will endThat life will thrive and generosity reignIn the hearts of all humankindThat joy will rise and children will flyOn wings of prosperityOh hear our plea, this silent nightWhen the moon is round in the skyWhen hopes are high and eyes are widewith delight and audacityMay Love prevail tonight, and alwaysLeading us back to our SourceMay we dance with the dark, without hesitation or fearAnd savor her promise of plentyDeep nightDark nightNight of the longest sighMay our weary hearts stay vigilant and receptiveTo all that is loving and dear”-Mary Saracino
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