Wednesday, September 28, 2011

One Prayer by Karl Anthony



“Roses and Thorns” (acrylic)
Setsuko Yoshida

If I had one prayer, I'd pray for people who hate
Maybe I'm out of my mind ...or deep in my faith
A man grows old ...when his souls in pain
Only love can loosen that chain

But if I offer you grace, will it cause any change
And do I appear weak, if I calm my rage
I think of revenge, but will I become
The thing I despise, when a heart goes numb

I'll say a prayer, hoping it finds ...people who hate
I send it now, to heal the hearts ...of people who hate

If only one song ...could silence hate
And end all the war ...before its too late
If a cold mind ...could begin to feel

Then the fear in our world ...has a chance to heal

I'll say a prayer, knowing it finds ...people who hate
I send it now, to heal the hearts ...of people who hate
......pray for people who hate

All of our thoughts ...can set the stage
For the power of love ...is larger than rage
When we take revenge ...we will become
The hate we despise ...as our soul goes numb

I have One Prayer ...for the world to hear
It's a cry for mercy ...the last of our tears
Let hate dissolve ... let the past reveal
That love has shown us what is real

Angels above, quiet the pain ...in people who hate
I'm sending One Prayer, to heal the hearts ...in people who hate

One prayer.....Pray!

(May all be loved, may all be blessed, may all feel peace....pray for people who hate)

I'm sending love to people who hate

I must be out of my mind ...or deep in my faith

To Listen go here

This video is sung by Karl and Jeanne Anthony, Jeanne is singing in ASL.

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In the realm of the Unseen there exists a sandal wood, burning...love is the smoke of that incense.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow amazing messgae I just shared this on my f/b page I hope thats okay to share this powerful message. Look forward to hearing and seeing more from you. many blessings Shaunna

Noor said...

I had never thought of praying for the people who hate. Today is a great day, finding poems on so many diverse topics. Amazing. Thanks a lot. :)

CN said...

So sorry to be so late indeed to see your comment...Many blessings back to you, Shauna. Hope you come back & let me know where I can find your work.

Connie

CN said...

I am so glad to see these comments along with the surprising link from ASK.com

I'm sending on this site to my fiend & colleague with whom I'm writing his story -- go see his amazing life -- you will see how forgiveness crosses many waters, channels, cultures & even religion.

World Without Hate website:

Rais Bhuiyan (A Bangladesh man who's become also a US citizen.)

CN said...

I am so glad to see these comments along with the surprising link from ASK.com

I'm sending on this site to my fiend & colleague with whom I'm writing his story -- go see his amazing life -- you will see how forgiveness crosses many waters, channels, cultures & even religion.

World Without Hate website:

Rais Bhuiyan (A Bangladesh man who's become also a US citizen.)

CN said...

Also see the post top of oneheartforpeace.blogspot.com for December 12, 2012

http://thejourneyofhope.blogspot.com for December 15 2012

http://thejourneyofhope.blogspot.com/2012_12_01_archive.html

CN said...

Also see the post top of oneheartforpeace.blogspot.com for December 12, 2012

http://thejourneyofhope.blogspot.com for December 15 2012

http://thejourneyofhope.blogspot.com/2012_12_01_archive.html