Maria's Poems: We count our miseries carefully,

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Friday, August 8, 2008

We count our miseries carefully,

and accept our blessings without much thought. -- Chinese Proverb A Prayer She bows her head in reverent prayer Facing the icon standing there On her knees she makes her plea ‘Please bring him safely back to me’ The same request she makes every trip With tears in her eyes and quivering lip Fear... Sign in to see full entry.

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