They'll Never Know by A. Paige White They'll never know I've been listening for them to come creeping in way past their curfew. They'll never know I was on my knees praying for their safety & for grace. They'll never know Since I was down here anyway, waiting up behind closed door, I'm praying for their lives to be used in a special way. They'll never know How, in my frailty, when I hear a siren and they're not here, my soul shivers and I begin to fervently pray. They'll never know How many incomprehensible words I've uttered when with understanding I could not pray. They'll never know What great light they shine on my today. They'll never know how thankful I am for our southern heritage; that our family can call Mississippi home. They'll never know How I pray the stars & stripes will attentively stand on display with renewed integrity through their lifetimes. They'll never know As I snap off the light, a shadow smile of thanksgiving for all the "They'll never know's", I've tucked away. 07/12/2006 Author's Note: Kids are great! The sweetest little third key ever turned in the door of the heavens over my head.... Posted on 07/12/2006 Copyright © 2024 A. Paige White Member Comments on this Poem Posted by Julie Adams on 07/14/06 at 05:43 PM this is a refreshingly original poem, filled with a plethora of all they'll never know...wonderful approach to telling...esp. loved: "How, in my frailty, when I hear a siren and they're not here, my soul shivers and I begin to fervently pray." (I've done that myself) AND "As I snap off the light, a shadow smile of thanksgiving for all the "They'll never know's", I've tucked away." ... pleasure to read you, peace n love, *jewels* Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/14/06 at 06:04 PM Very nicely put Paige. I can especially relate to the first part, having survived the teenage years with my son, who's now 23 and doing much better. Return to the Previous Page   pathetic.org Version 7.3.2 May 2004 Terms and Conditions of Use 0 member(s) and 2 visitor(s) online All works Copyright © 2024 their respective authors. Page Generated In 0 Second(s)