the past tense of dive              
most common bird in the world
symbol of peace, dove

slang  for place to live
prickly pear cactus fruit there
thin flat mattress, pad

is a cattle drive
or the herd driven by it
past tense of drive, drove

God wants us to surrender    
Our will, so his ours will be:    
God asks that we obey him,
And to strive to live holy.                      

God wants us to repent of  
All the sins that we have done:            
When temptations come our way,
From them he wants us to run.                                          

God wants to come in our hearts,
And he wants to set them free:
He wants to give us wisdom,
So what's best for us we'll see.

Thank you for sending Jesus,
Who is our forever friend:
Who wants us there in heaven,
Living with you without end.


sent 04-28-2023

is a kind of dance
makes threads in a metal hole
beer served from keg, tap

Mary Anne it is your heart,
That is gentle, sweet and kind:
You've brought warmth into my heart,
Imparting in it bright sunshine.

If pirates knew about your heart,
They'd want it instead of gold:
Your heart is one of a kind,
I never find it get cold.

Your love came into my heart,
Making it so brightly glow,
I'm thankful for a friend like you,
I thought this you'd like to know.

Mary Anne you are a gem,
It is your heart that I prize:
It's truly an awesome one,
I hope this you realize.

I treasure your heart Mary Anne,
And of it I'm a big fan.
Having a friend such as you,
Iam sure blessed Mary Anne,

made of potatoes
Italian delicacy
a pasta, gnocchi

During the time of conception,                              
Babies get their humanity:
Two cells unite to bring new life,
An individual baby.

A woman became a mother,                          
As pregnant she then had become:          
Let's  pray and help her protect life,  
So her baby she will welcome.    

As life keeps on developing                                    
The same person that one will be:
Let’s respect life of every stage,
And better off we all will be.

joseph g schelling now

Help me Mother live like you,
Holiness, help me pursue.                        
Help me Mother, love like you,
Everyday my whole life through.

I know you love me, Mother,                            
To Christ draw me closer near:
To live as Jesus wants me,
Help me always persevere.

Ask Christ to give needed light,
When life's moments, dark I find.
Just like you, dearest Mother,
Help me always to be kind.

Life's joys dear Blessed Mother,
Them clearly help me to see.
At times when they're camouflaged,
Mother make them known to me.    

When tempted and life is rough,                          
Help me Mother live like you.                  
Inspire me with your wisdom,                                  
In all that I say and do.

colds make nose do this
snag  causes one in stockings
faster than walk,, run

rest time after work
is a type of air cleaner
one who breathes, breather

pass used in bullfights            
a female name and flower            
it's Veronica

Dear Lord, I know you love me,    
And want what is best for me:
The things that I'm in need of,
Please give me them graciously.

Your wisdom, lavish on me,        
I ask of you this request:
Help me to stay far from sin,
All sin, Lord, help me detest.

Lord, for all you've given me,  
Gratitude to you I give:                            
Help me to be more like you,
And show me how I should live.

Give me the strength and courage,
When I find life hard to face,
My life in your loving hands,
Is where it, I want to place.

low in calories
seeds used for prostate problems        
giant fruit, pumpkin

can end winning streak
kids give dads on Father's Day
done to make a knot, tie

caffeinated drink
is a famous English drink
times steeped in bags, tea

a parcel of land
his wife had turned into salt
large number of, lot

improves digestion                  
kin to a fat zucchini
found in bones, marrow

derived from limestone          
is used to raise soil's PH                                      
green citrus fruit, lime

Dear Blessed Mother keep eye,
Over my friend, Mary Anne,
The way you lived in holiness,
This way, show her how she can.

Help my friend Mary Anne see,
How to please God every day,
Help her so she'll know God's will,
With wisdom, please guide her way.

Help her to use time wisely,       
Ask God to give her his peace.
Help her to find joys in life,
That will increase and not cease.

Watch over, my treasured friend,
Needed help to her extend.

Lovely lady robed in white,
I ask you once more this day,
To bring light in my dark hours          
Blessed Mother this I pray.        

When I'm tempted with evil,
And in help I'm in need of,
Ask Christ to send sufficient grace.
And bountifully his love.

For it is by thy gentleness,
I'm encouraged to be meek:
The good that is in others,    
Blessed Mother help me seek.

There are many joys in life,
Some appearing in disguise,
Help me find them dear Mother,
With a heart that's truly wise.


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notes
I had The Morning Prayer to the Blessed Mother in Writer's Challenge and Portry.com

draw close to God time                
past participle of lend                      
starts Ash Wednesday, Lent

Wisdom, Lord, bestow on me,
Understanding, help me be:
Lord, help me to do your will,
How to please you help me see.

Help me to be courageous,
And stand for what is right:
How I'm able to serve you,
Give me the needed insight.

In clarity help me see
Gentle help my heart to be:
From me keep away evil,
And bestow on me mercy.

Dar Lord, help my heart be kind,
Give me things I'm in need of:
Needed strength give to me Lord,
And your never- ending love.

cuts down on **** growth,
three to five years to flower
climbing hydrangea

a picketer does
oil and gold discoveries
done by a snake, strikes

can raise RBI                                          
swings at someone with contact    
does to the spot, hits

Inflame in my heart dear Lord,
The fire of your caring love:                  
When I find life a burden,
You. Lord, help me to think of.

Do not let my heart grow cold,
Warm help my heart always be,
When I need your help most, Lord,
Then be ready to help me.

All that you have done for me,
Lord, help me never forget:
I know you want me at peace,
Help me in life to not fret.

Help life to be bearable,
Beauty in hearts help me see:
An example for others,
Lord, help my life for them be.

tiger does to prey
what hay fever brings to eyes
crying result, tears

covers most of earth
adult humans, mostly  this
cushions brain, water

used instead of baths                                  
what God does with his blessings
form of rain, showers

Wishbone Flower
profuse dainty blooms
makes  it through the summer's heat
the wishbone flower

it is found in bones                     
cucurbita pepo plant
zucchini, marrow

called buffalo rose
white spot in the cup's center
the winecup plant

I've a request, St. Joseph,
Help me have integrity,        
Help me express daily,
Reverence and charity.  

Help me think right with clearness,
As you  did while on the earth:
Help me to be more like you,      
Help me so I'll show my worth.        

Help me not be aggressive
To others but kind and meek:      
The good that is in others,
St. Joseph, it help me seek.            

A life that pleases God most,
Help me so it I'll pursue:
To Jesus the Good Shepherd,
Help me always to be true.

short name for Richard
somebody possessing wealth
savory taste, rich

guide a decision
a castrated male bovine
done to a car,  steer

times made of iron            
must pass to be a lawyer                
a food buffet, bar

metal plating does
dentist does to a patient
delights taste buds, treats

Lord, help me to live my life,
How you command me to live
Help me to appreciate,
The good to me that you give.

Help me to conform my life,
The way that you're calling me,
You want what is best for me,
Even when I don't agree.

Give me the strength and courage,
So in life I'll put you first:
My heart in your love, dear Lord,
It's there I want it immersed.

Lord, help me say yes to you,
In all that I say and do.

bulbs deter squirrels
gold bells that sway in the wind
bell-shaped daffodils

fruit thrives in swamps
grows all over Bangladesh
Elephant Apple

when one goes away                          
are a good source of compost      
plural of leaf, leaves

Big, dark, clouds are in the sky,
The highways soon won't be clear:
As the thunder shakes the clouds,
Snow on highways will appear.  
  
A snowstorm was predicted,
Would things be at a standstill?
As snow would fall on the roads,
Inches of snow them would fill.

Winds were acting like sandstorms,
Moving snow instead of sand:
Making a picturesque sight,
That is landscaping the land.        

It's not made by a wizard,
Nature has made this blizzard.

colorblind mammal
city with excessive snow
Buffalo. N. Y.

What do you get a lady,              
Who's a friend and a flower,
With her caring, loving heart,        
Many hearts she can empower.

She's someone who's an angel,
And is gentle as a dove,
It's her friendship I treasure,
And think very highly of.

A big box of chocolates,
And a fragrant rose bouquet,
These are things she would enjoy,
And would help to make her day.

Why not give a diamond
If she plays cards or baseball?
To let her know that I care,
I'll stop by or have a call.

I'll let her know she's treasured,
With friendship that means so much,
Speaking kind with TLC,
It's her heart I hope to touch.      

Whatever God wants for her,
I also want for her too,
I'll be blessed for doing this,
This is love that's really true.
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used before vowels
place where ore is extracted
Mary Anne, be mine

calming to the  eyes
inspired by a daytime sky
Delightful sky blue

acai berries' hue
color of royal clothing
red, blue, mix, purple

anchors plants to ground
what one does for their home team
what a pig does, roots

what pigs love to do            
in mathematics, some square            
anchors a plant ,roots