Early every day
Turn my mind away
From sin.
When I’m lost, astray,
Let me let you stay
Within.
Now I choose and may
Your desires display,
Begin.
Linked to dVerse Poetics where M (grapeling) is hosting with the these “limbo”. It is also an example of the “lai” poetry form featured at dVerse this month.
The lai poetry form is simple. The required rhyme and syllable counts flow under various meters.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
A beautiful Lai of faith–sweet and soul-felt.
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Thank you, Glen!
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So lovely Frank! ❤
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Thank you!
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A daily limbo indeed, and a choice. So true and well written, thank you!
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Thank you, Crystal!
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A perfect lai, and with a reassuring message.
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Thank you, Beverly!
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soulful words and stunning shots!
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Thank you, Kate!
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welcome Frank!
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Beautifully written Frank.
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Thank you, Helene!
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My pleasure.
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Reads like a prayer Frank. The limbo of living between two worlds.
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Thank you, Dwight!
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Well written Frank, tight and impactful!
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Thank you, Rob!
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A meaningful lai Frank. I thought this was clever play of words:
Let me let you stay
Within.
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Thank you, Grace!
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A lovely prayer that incorporates patience as grace in times of limbo.
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Thank you, Jade!
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You are welcome, Frank.
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I can’t imagine your mind ever being turned to sin, Frank 🙂
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I am glad you think so, Jane. Thank you!
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I think that this is lovely… the short lines really are well used.
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Thank you, Bjorn!
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A beautiful prayer of the heart Frank!
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Thank you, Mary!
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simple to you maybe Frank but then you know how to handle rhyme – like a limbo dancer
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Thank you, Laura!
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A wonderful write Frank. I love the middle of the lai.
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Thank you, Linda!
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I haven’t been too impressed by the lai, but yours is beautifully done–it flows. This is a lovely, prayer-like poem.
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I am glad it flows. Thank you, Merril!
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Perfect, Frank!
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Thank you, Candace!
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Frank, you’ve made this form supple and strong. Thanks for adding your voice ~
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Thank you!
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A lai prayer!
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Yes, I suppose it is. Thank you, Kim!
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Great words. I love the encouragement in the last lines.
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Thank you, Astrid!
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I love how you’ve created this Lai as a prayer Frank, beautifully done!
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Thank you, Xenia!
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This form works well for a prayer. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe!
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Shadow Fog of Soul
Reptile Brain to Be..
Placid Lakes come awake
Shadow’s Breath in Midnight’s Wake..:)
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Thank you, Fred!
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Always a
Pleasure Dropping by..:)
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So clear and simple, so direct. You’ve worked the form so well here.
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Thank you, Sarah!
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Liked this lai.
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Thank you, Petru!
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I love the play of the short lines in this one.
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Thank you!
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