Supplication Poem by Valsa George

Supplication

Rating: 5.0


Darkness descends
And the destination lying far behind
God! This supplication I do make
Give me Light, clear brilliant light!
Not to enjoy the wayside scenes
But that I shall not stumble and fall

I ask Thee,
The wisdom to discern the Truth
For here, Truth is ever beguiled
Luscious smiles and sugary talks
Wrap the plots of devious schemes

I ask Thee,
The prudence to escape the snares
Laid by wolves in lambs' clothing
Behind the profuse praises of men
Lie the sneering taunts that wound
Beneath the velvety paws remain
The sharp piercing claws that cut.


I ask Thee
The courage to dissent
When forced to act out against my will.
The glitter of gold or the sceptre of power
Let them not dissuade me from my resolve.

I ask Thee,
The power to resist
Justice denied, rights violated
The weak exploited, the poor smothered
The innocent accused and the guilty acquitted.

I await
The peace to dawn upon
In a world where violence rules
Where hate like worms eat into the core
And the air rent with fears - illusory and real

I await
The light to break into me
To see myself bare and naked!
My cavernous interiors hide designs - malign.
How I put on appearances to suit my face!

Give me Light! Oh Lord!
Clear brilliant Light,
Not to enjoy the wayside scenes
But that I shall not stumble and fall.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Inspired by Cardinal Newman's poem 'LEAD KINDLY LIGHT'
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Valerie Dohren 01 October 2012

Beautiful write Valsa, love the closing stanza.

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Heather Wilson 02 October 2012

A beautiful prayer, it crept into my heart, thank you.

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Neela Nath Das 03 October 2012

Very nice Maam. Your style of write is always unique.

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Anita Sehgal 04 October 2012

Modern day Prayers... very apt... prayers too need to change with the times..

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Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi 04 October 2012

Light to see the truth and obtain the peace! beautiful idea! composed rhythmically!

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Kumarmani Mahakul 26 July 2019

Give me Light! Oh Lord! Clear brilliant Light, Not to enjoy the wayside scenes But that I shall not stumble and fall........touching expression with nice theme. Beautiful poem.10

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Shahzia Batool 09 May 2013

I say Ameen to all especially this one: I await The peace to dawn upon In a world where violence rules Where hate like worms eat into the core And the air rent with fears - illusory and real... The prayer is read the way it is written... heart-felt! ! ! Thanks for writing and sharing, a collective prayer is granted soon! ! !

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S.zaynab Kamoonpuri 22 October 2012

Kudos 4 a sublime poetic supplication to God. Creative of u. Esp admird d 'wolf in sheep clothing line.

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Dr Library @ Debadarshi 13 October 2012

briiliant......so well woven from heart.......great! ! ! !

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Spiritual Seeker 11 October 2012

What a beautiful prayer.....to the Lord Most Wise! A big 10.

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