If Only I Had the Stones

Shirley A Mandel

If only I had the stones
I'd build an alter to commemorate
what you have done for me, God.

You have healed me through and through.

So I'll just have to light a little candle
and say a little prayer
to say a little thank you.

My words whispered into Your ear
shall be my ebenezer.




Published by Shirley A Mandel

Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as...  View profile

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  • J P Whickson10/10/2011

    Every day we live doing our best is a stone for the alter.

  • Bill Rosen9/22/2011

    It's comforting knowing God is always there. I like to believe He takes comfort knowing I'm always there for Him too. Beautifully written verse.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper9/17/2011

    Stones make great offerings:)

  • Sandy James9/15/2011

    Very nice.

  • Lorraine Yapps Cohen9/15/2011

    You will find substitutes for stones to build your altar.

  • Sivaramakrishnan Ananthanarayanan9/11/2011

    Your cup of love and devotion for Him overflows, Shirley - siva

  • Jeffrey L. Campbell8/29/2011

    Well said! We have so much to be thankful for!

  • Carol Roach8/27/2011

    beautiful

  • Kathryn Neff Perry8/25/2011

    I love this poem. Thank you for sharing!

  • Delicia Powers8/25/2011

    So perfect, well done!

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