When my eyelids
Sink in weariness
Simply won’t stay open
When my mind is tired
And heart beat’s slow
I long to see your face
Jesus
Hold me
Keep me safe
While I in slumber rest
You are strong and wide awake
I wish to hear your heart beat
To lie in your embrace
You have no need of sleep
Yet you stay beside my bed
Watching me asleep
You always are
Awake
Jesus Lord
I’m yours
I’m safe
Forever
Amen
Amen
And
Good night
By Carol Ann Hoel © August 17, 2010
Cah4el's Blog 
super cute,
what a blessing to see an innocent baby sleep.
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Thank you for stopping by and for your comment. I appreciate it.
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Poem turned prayer…beautifully woven
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Thank you for your king words and for stopping by to visit. I appreciate it very much.
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kind words, that is. duh.
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Awww…that touched my heart my friend, you have the abilty to let your feel every single word and be in the moment. This is absolutely beautiful….sending you love across the ocean xxx
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Hello Amanda. I send you love across the ocean, too. Thank you for stopping by and for reading and your kind comment. Hugs to you and a wish for a good day.
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This is perfect to read before bed. It would be great to read/teach to little ones.
Thanks!
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Thank you for visiting. Yes, it would be nice for little ones. I’ve never quite grown up. I want to be tucked in by Jesus. Ha!
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You are very talented as a poet. Keep up the great work. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words. I very much enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for visiting.
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Beautiful. Thank you.
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And I thank you for stopping by and leaving a kind message.
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A poem-prayer from the heart. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing, and also for visiting my blog. I’m going to be away for a couple weeks but will look forward to exploring more of your poetry when I return.
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Thank you for stopping in and for you kind comment. I’ll be returning to your blog possibly before you return to explore your previous posts.
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Hi Carol! I’m enjoying your blog. I left a comment for you on your “About” page!
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Thank you for stopping by. I visited your blog. I visited it at another time and wrote a comment but couldn’t get it to post. This time I got it to post on the blog about your mom and her sweet butterflies. Thank you again for visiting.
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I LOVE this poem Carol. It’s so peaceful and comforting. There are many times when I feel this same way especially when I really just stop and admire the things He’s done and thank Him for being who He is. This is a wonderful testament to His caring nature. Bravo!!
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Thank you for stopping by and praising our Lord. Yes, for being who He is and for His caring nature. Very well said, Tekia. God bless you.
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this is simply divine. a piece of heaven. what a awesome feeling it will be to feel it. from now on when i feel lost i will think of your poem.
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Thank you for visiting and reading my post. I am glad that it cheered you. God is good.
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