by Robert - just a simple man - B.

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April 12, 2007

For Times When The World Knocks You Down

October 11, 2007 02:39 PM EDT (Updated: November 16, 2007 04:34 AM EST)

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IF YOU GET KNOCKED TO YOUR KNEES

©Robert C Burnham - copyrighted.

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If you get knocked to your knees

Why don’t you stay there and pray

If you get knocked to your knees

Why don’t you stay there and pray

Listen close as God talks to your heart

Ask Him for a brand new day

If you get knocked to your knees

Why don’t you stay there and pray

Samson lost his hair and became Delilah’s prey

Job sat and watched as the Devil took his family away

Lot lost his wife while David lost his eldest son

And Noah said goodbye to a whole world before his day was done

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Paul was thrown in prison on just water and bread

John the Baptist preached the Lord until he lost his head

Peter cried like a baby when he failed as a man

And Jesus was crucified to complete God’s plan

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Today you’re troubled and today you’re blue

Your heart is broken, all your bills are due

Your friends have left you feeling all alone

Living life your way has brought you o so low

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Comments: 38

melissa s. Oct 11, 2007, 2:45pm EDT

just love this and best of all the photos of your loved one streaker . steaker i fin shed a gift for you please email me with your addy so i can post

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Vivian P. Oct 11, 2007, 2:45pm EDT

wonderful

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TK Rosevear Oct 11, 2007, 3:01pm EDT

A true creative circle of inspiration - eh Robert?

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wiaka's just ... curious Oct 11, 2007, 3:07pm EDT

Thank you Robert. "Prayer" is the main ingredient we need in our life's.

Blessings

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P.W. Dowdy Oct 11, 2007, 3:12pm EDT

Well said, Robert.

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Haim Kadman Oct 11, 2007, 3:14pm EDT

I loved every word in that poem, except the last emphasized line.

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Tara R. Oct 11, 2007, 3:28pm EDT

What a wonderful poem (song), Robert! Thank you for sharing.

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qawsedrftgyh .. Oct 11, 2007, 3:36pm EDT

This is wonderful!

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 11, 2007, 3:46pm EDT

Haim; the last line, although it says what I intend. The emphasis is strictly Gather's. This happens on every poem I post. I weished it didn't but it does. Seems like I want the last line of every poem emphasized but I really don't.

So do I stop posting, because Gather has a glitch?

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Marilyn M. Oct 11, 2007, 3:49pm EDT

This is great. And I love the pictures to go with your song. The one with the front view looks like doggie has been caught in the act...of praying.

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Marilyn M. Oct 11, 2007, 3:51pm EDT

Weird, Robert. I haven't had that problem. Are you sure it's Gather...and not a God thing?

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Kimmy, Proud Author of Climbing Through Windows Oct 11, 2007, 3:55pm EDT

This is very nice and I love the photos of the dog!

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ADD MY NEW ACCOUNT:graceless22.gather.com P. Oct 11, 2007, 4:03pm EDT

This is wonderful! && the pictures of the dogs are lovely! :)

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 11, 2007, 4:15pm EDT

For those of you just being introduced to my ham (err, I mean my dog), please feel free to check out 'my images'. - Robert

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Susan Roberts Oct 11, 2007, 4:44pm EDT

You have so been blessed Robert, with the ability to write poems and music and also with your beautiful dog. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 11, 2007, 5:03pm EDT

Not music Susan, lyrics. If I could write music, I think I wouldn't be working in construction management. I am still actively looking fora partner that CAN write music.

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Jeana Hamilton Oct 11, 2007, 5:52pm EDT

Well i am an Atheist, but my best friend is a Minister and so is my father in law, I am going to print this for them to read! Great song writing skills!

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Rory M. Oct 11, 2007, 8:31pm EDT

Robert: While Streaker might be praying in these photos (actually I think animals have a way of talking and listening to Him a little more directly, we tend to call it instinct), actually I think she is trying to play the piano. THAT'S IT!!! You've found your music writer. Get that dog a keyboard and your songs will take off.

Oh, well, maybe not. But if it did work, what an act you'd have!

On the more serious side, I loved Sandy's comment above and the quote she included. Words to live by, for sure. That you lyrics brought this profound quote to mind is not surprising, either.

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Rory M. Oct 11, 2007, 8:33pm EDT

Hey, is that THE couch?

If so, maybe Streaker has something else on her mind. Like, maybe, the spirits possessing that particular chesterfield.

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Randi B. Oct 11, 2007, 9:32pm EDT

I love this one too. Streaker is the best! Sure looks like she's praying to me, but she could be dreaming of a keyboard!

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 11, 2007, 10:48pm EDT

Yep, the technocolor dream couch. And maybe she was exorcising it.

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Rory M. Oct 11, 2007, 10:52pm EDT

There is no end to the that dog's talents, is there?

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Lisa Frost Oct 12, 2007, 12:56am EDT

Streaker is smart if she is praying for that couch...LOL

This is wonderful. You have a wonderful talent.

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Rachel S. Oct 12, 2007, 2:48am EDT

God words are with in are heart & soul, ask for a need you will be given, talk & walk with him , for he is by are side each & every day watching, wanting to hear are words for his ear's, nicely done, dog is praying how cute is that. You are a good spiritual , hold dreams & give him your thought, keep the faith going

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Rachel S. Oct 12, 2007, 2:49am EDT

my mom says shelbie the sheltie say well done.

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Virginia V. Oct 12, 2007, 8:26am EDT

Robert you have been bless with many gifts and talents. I am glad you have chosen to share some with us.
The more time we spend on our knees the more we die to "self" and the more Christ will shine thru us. Great song and beautiful dog!
God bless you brother.

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Leslie "Missy" T. Oct 12, 2007, 11:00am EDT

Wonderful.

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Cheryl R. Oct 12, 2007, 11:20am EDT

A wonderful song Robert. I do see the "ham" in Streaker. She's looking to you as director, to see if she's doing it right. Both song, and pictures were inspiring and
comforting.

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