ANSWERED PRAYER
So someone asked jailed Conrad Black,
"How will you spend each day?"
"I know I'll write; perhaps I'll teach.
Then I will stand and pray."
And when he prays I'd like to be
The fly upon the wall,
As he and God communicate
About his recent fall.
He first may say, "I thank you God
For the economy
You've pointed to the heavens so
I can be close to thee?
But why have you forsaken me
When you sent me to save?
I've lost it all; I'm penniless
With one foot in this grave."
Perhaps he'll ask, "Forgive them Lord,
They know not what they've done.
You blessed me with intelligence.
I am your favorite son."
Maybe he'll pray, "I need your help
To live this life inside.
It will be tough to live without
The millions you provide."
And when he hears God's silent voice
Lord Black might understand,
God's saying, "All these things you have?
They are not from my hand.
My hands are wrapped around the poor
You men of wealth create.
How can you possibly believe
I would create this state?
I will help you but only if
You promise to help me.
I'm overwhelmed providing for
All of humanity."
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 02:19PM
Reader Comments (11)
Hi Doug,
Your poem is very thought-provoking. I find your thoughts and words from God very interesting,,,hmmmm
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Hi sis, thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I try to listen. brother Doug.E.Barr
I really like this one uncle Doug. You are such a amazing writer!
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Thanks sweetie, it is nice to hear from my special niece again. Doug.E.Barr
You are an amazing poet!!!I especially love poets who talk about God and Heaven.Those are my favorite kind of poems.But I also love yours.I am also poetry fan.
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Because my poems are not about God and heaven, it is a special honour to have a "poetry fan" who loves "poets who talk about God and Heaven" love my poems. Doug.E.Barr
you are an amazing poet.
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These are inspiring words. Thank you for your inspiration. Doug.E.Barr
Great poem. I like the topic and the ideas and the subject matter. Nice to read, thanks for showing it.
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You are welcome. Thank you for giving me the time required to read and to tell me you enjoyed my poem. Doug.E.Barr
THAT'S RIGHT. BECAUSE HE DOES HELP US, SO THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS HELP HIM. BY SPREADING HIS WORD AND LETTING PEOPLE KNOW HOW WONDERFUL HE IS.
YES, HE DOES CHOOSE TO HELP THE POOR AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW, HE HELPS THE RICH TO. HOW DO YOU THINK THAT PEOPLE GET RICH, ANYWAYS? HE IS THE ONE WHO GIVES PEOPLE THE TALENT AND IF ONE DOESN'T FIND WHAT THEIR TALENT IS. THEN THEY BECOME OR STAY POOR. THE ONES THAT ARE RICH FOUND THE TALENT THAT, GOD GAVE THEM AND THATS WHY THEY ARE RICH.
AS THEY SAY, "THE POOR GET POORER AND THE RICH GETS RICHER"
UNLESS THE RICH DON'T KNOW HOW TO SPEND THEIR MONEY AND END UP LOOSING IT ALL, OR THEY DO SOMETHING DUMB AND GO BANKRUPT.
IF THE POOR ISN'T SMART ENOUGH TO FIND THE TALENT GOD GAVE THEM OR IF THEY FOUND THEIR TALENT AND DON'T PUT IT TO USE TO MAKE PROFIT THEN THEY WILL ONLY JUST GET POORER.
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This is one of 16 comments Crystal left. If you are interested in my general response to all of them you can read it here. Doug.E.Barr
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The poor are poor because the rich are rich. If as you say God "helps the rich" get rich then God helps the poor get poor. You really should talk to God about that. It doesn't seem right to me. Doug.E.Barr
IM AM SO AMAZED BY THE THINGS THAT YOU SAID, I'M GOING TO SLEEP ON YOUR PRAYER TONIGHT IN MY BED . YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO GOD AND ME WHAT YOU MAKE ME FEEL. I'M TELLING YOU FROM MY HEART ,AND I'M SO FOR REAL!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU! AND GOD KEEP YOU ALWAYS EVEN UNTIL THE END OF TIME!
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Thank you for telling me my words affected you in this way. Doug.E.Barr
Thank you for writing this very frank poem. What it says in it is truth. The possibilities of what would go on in that conversation. I could visualise this and I like the honesty in it too.
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I am pleased you understood what I wrote. Thank you for telling me. I also appreciate your return visit. Doug.E.Barr
ALL HE WANT"S IS THAT IT SHOULD'NT HAVE TO TAKE A TRADGEDY TO MAKE US SEE INSIDE WE DO CARE FOR EACH OTHER ,NO MATTER WHAT COLOR ,,RACE , BELEAF'S .THAT OUR CONSCIOUS THOUGHTS CAN DECEAVE WHAT WE REALLY BELEAVE,THAT DOWN INSIDE WE WOULD TO SAVE ANY ONE IN THOSE TIMES OF DESPAIR NO MATTER WHAT COLOR OR GREED THAT HAND TO HELP US SURVIVE AND BELEAVE THAT HUMANITY CAN BE........
Doug, I really like this poem. God's response is more than he deserves.
Hello Doug...I've only just reaad this and have only visited my Facebook once or twice this month, however, I love all your poetry, this one is no exception - you make God very real and very response friendly - quite beautiful and a rare gift...I would also like to extend a very belated but nevertheless my sincere and very warm wishes for your recent birthday...I hope it was all you could wish for and more...be well...Wanda from NZ..:)