Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A PRAYER, by MINNIE ELIZABETH OTTO First Line: Dear lord / the brightness of this day Last Line: Day to day. Subject(s): God; Prayer | ||||||||
Dear Lord, The brightness of this day Dost fill my soul and help me say: Tomorrow's shadows Shall not dismay The glories of this Passing day. The morning of another day Brings greater joy To those who pray For loving care And pardoning grace To keep us in a humble way To live more closely Day to day. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES by SHARON OLDS WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT by WENDELL BERRY PRAYERS AND SAYINGS OF THE MAD FARMER by WENDELL BERRY FLAMBOYANT by MINNIE ELIZABETH OTTO |
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