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The Preacher and the Boy |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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The preacher watched the little boy as he walked through the church, Looked under all the rows of pews as though he were in search Of something he had dropped, perhaps, now lying on the floor... But then he checked the altar and he looked behind the door. The boy then checked the bathrooms and he searched the nursery And, as he watched, the preacher smiled with curiosity Till finally he approached the lad and said, "Excuse me, son. Did you lose something here or are you just out having fun?" "My momma said that God lives here", the boy said with a frown. "But I've been looking everywhere. He must not be around." The preacher smiled at that small child and said, "No, that's not true Our God is here, you precious lad. He's there inside of you." "Inside of me!?", the boy exclaimed. "Well, would you not get mad If I just take him home with me to meet my mom and dad?" "Not mad at all", the preacher said. "There really is no call. You see, my son, the fact is that our God is in us all." "No way!", the boy cried. "Don't tell me he's in that bully Spike Who punches me in school all day and stole my brother's bike! Or what about the counselors who scream at me in school Or grandma when she comes around and treats me mean and cruel?" "Them, too", the preacher said, "and you can take it for a fact That God's in everyone you see, no matter how they act. It may be hard believing when you see the things some do But, though the devil's present, know that God is in there, too." "Then I guess I should love all men", the little boy replied. "Ain't right to hate nobody, knowin' they've got God inside. I'll try to live my life the best I can to show I care For everyone, no matter what, 'cause I know God's in there." The boy then turned away and, in the middle of his walk, He called back to the preacher,"Hey! I'm glad we had this talk!" "I'm glad we had it, too." he whispered to the little child And, somewhere high above them both, the Lord looked down and smiled. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you just need to be kissed for this one man oh man...I do so love when you write like this. jm |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
You are music, m'friend... you have the Ballad inside of you... and every time I read your words, it gives me chills! I remember this one ... it's so well crafted! Excellent poetry! Vote's in here! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Another classic... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh I remember this one Deer, this is first class writing, absolutley beautiful!!  you've got my vote My grief lies onward and my joy behind (Shakespeare) |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Balladeer, How do you get the time and the inspiration. Very very good..Linda M. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
JnatMarie....my pucker is on standby! Thank you, my friend.  Doreen...I still remember the wonderful comment you posted the first time I posted this poem. It did, and still, means a lot. Thank you... Mike....Thank you, sir, for your comment and vote. DarkAngel...I'll take your vote, and your beautiful comment, with pleasure linda...inspiration is easy. Time? Now that's another story! Thank you for being here... |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful story/ballad. much enjoyed. lovely charming. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I changed my mind! This is my favorite! Geeze! Why must you make my mind work so hard? All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Balladeer my friend! I remeber this one well, has always been one of my favorites of yours!!! This is a must for the book... |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow Balladeer....I have a new favorite poem. This is simply awesome. I love it. Bonnie |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Very cute. It got me to smile (and my vote). Mike |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one that I shall never forget! Wonderfully done, Balladeer! Definitely among the best of your best! Denise |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
I'm glad i read this one... i've learnt a lesson... thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of work If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh! The Goodness of it all... Balladeer, each poem of yours makes me respect you even more...and I had started from 100% respect (and they tell me there is nothing more than 100%)... regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perfect! Nothing more to be said.....  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh, do I remember this one! And oh, did I ever need to read it again!  Among my favorites Michael! And what timing, it's making me put myself in check! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I'm sure He is smiling. Beautiful work 'Deer *hugs* ~Heather |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Indeed a beautiful poem and a classic story well told. Pete |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Like a fine wine it just gets better with every sip. If there is anyone who should have their own book in PIP it is you. So many of your works stick out in my mind as worthy of such recognition... this being one. Sir Balladeer... I bow to you and yours with the most sincere admiration. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How'd I miss this one? *pant* running around just trying to keep up... |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
Magnificent,Sir ! Get's my vote fur shure! MagnoliaBlue ~My Skipper Jim I love you! Your Lady June~ |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
hmmppphhh - making all the gals swoon - I could do that too if I had your talent and way with words - great job, 'Deer |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm smilin'..  |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Just beautiful ! The last line is my favorite. Would like to read more like this that have to do with thought provoking messages about Love and Spirituality and Understanding. Thank you for sharing ! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ You touch our hearts - and we are richer for it. Cuddling up with verses from your pen makes for a wonderful evening. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This "might" be my favorite so far!!! But don't hold me to it! (click, click, click, click, click) Best wishes, /Kit |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Wonderful!! Wonderful!!! Wonderful!!! |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Tugging at my heart strings here. Wonderful read. Gossamerwings |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
great story! cant help but love it and with rhyme too?? wow! wonderful writing dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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