God grant us
Amelioration
Mitigation
Expiation
Reconciliation
Illumination
Civilization
Amen.
Prayer for the nation
lit bits and pieces
Snippets of learning and life
God grant us
Amelioration
Mitigation
Expiation
Reconciliation
Illumination
Civilization
Amen.
lit bits and pieces 
Fran, this is beautiful. Expiation is my favorite now. Oh, God, help us!
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Amen… so be it…
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I’ve been doing a lot of praying recently for everyone’s health…including Uncle Sam’s. I need to memorize this one. Thank you, and may it come to pass.
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Yes, and yes, and yes. I’m hoping that when I unbury my head from the sand at the end of the week, I will see evidence of your poem.
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These are beautiful words, words I hope we return to….soon…
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Fran, your prayer poem is simple and powerful. May we all be blessed and be filled with the gift of civilization this week and not hate and anger.
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We certainly need extra prayers today – and beyond. I will be re-reading your poetic version to bring me peace today.
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Praying w/ you, Fran. Not sure how I’ll handle the outcome if things go sideways and we continue the downward slide.
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Wonderful and powerful words. Thank you! Amen!
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You always have the right (write) words. Thank you!
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Pitch perfect and powerful in its simplicity! You also taught me a new word: expiation. Thanks!
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Wow! Beautiful and powerful prayer. I hear you. Amen.
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