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Geo Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 73Nebraska |
One beautiful day last summer The sun shone bright that day Filled with all the good things You hope for in a day Late in the afternoon The dark clouds made their way Into our sleepy Sandhills town A storm dark and gray A funnel cloud, twirling in the sky Rain and wind and hail I made it to the basement And prayed this wasn’t real The storm did pass The family united And I asked 4-year-old nephew dear If he seen the twister up above And was afraid like his Uncle here He said no I wasn’t And I inquisitively asked him why He said, “Jesus was with me” “No need to fear or cry” I went to bed that night a wiser man Because of a child so dear And when it comes to storm again I have no reason to fear! This is dedicated to my nephew Sam. Who reminded me that God speaks to us even through children. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Hi, Geo; This so sweet. The first thing that came to my mind, was Jesus' words "unless you become as a little child...." Children have such an uncomplicated faith that is so beautiful and you brought that out so beautifully in your poem. Thanks, Geo, for the b-day wishes. I'm having the best one ever! 02 |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This was beautiful, children are so innocent and they have so much faith. They can open our eyes to so many things with their childhood spirit. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Often I think we work so hard to teach our children, then find such spectacular lessons they teach us. We do need to keep our faith child-like. Thanks for the nice work. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
...out of the mouths of babes... BEAUTIFUL poem Geo, beautiful tribute to your grandson too!!! take care, janet marie |
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Geo Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 73Nebraska |
Thanks everyone for the nice words about this poem. Amazing how the Lord speaks to us like Janet said "Out of the mouths of babes". When Sam spoke those words to me I felt the Lord touching my soul. My nephew Sam has been quite the inspiration for quite a few writings! Dont have any grand kids yet Janet, think Ill get married first!! HA (No one will put up with me yet!!) HA Thanks again, it is such a privilege to be here and share and read poetry with you all!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
It's quite amazing when God reaches through those little ones to help us. I also like how you brought that out in your poem. Children are simple in the their faith, and believe. Adults tend to muddle things up, complicate them, and we don't trust as easily as children do. Great reminder Geo! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
Would that we all had the minds of children...nice poem...thanks for the read.. |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
It is amazing that sometimes it takes a child to show us Jesus is with us when we feel He isnt or don't notice! I guess that's why they call it child like faith! Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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