In all my life
in all it's varied experiances
no truth
ever stuck
with such strength
as the realization
that were he here today
he would not be at some podium
he would not be asking for chears
He would be on his knee's
pleading with those who can
to help those who cannot
with tears in his eyes
pleading as he plead before
feed my sheep...
Copyright Feb 21, 2008 by M.Emmett Townsend
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Comments: 19
Ivan and additional thank you and God Bless you sir for your service to God and Country...
At first I was apprehensive when I saw the invitation to view your poem because of a couple of not so pleasant encounters with "poets". I almost didn't view the poem because of that but I sure am glad I did.
I believe that it had the effect on my that was intended and that is that I don't do enough to help feed His sheep. Try as we might we will "all" always fall short. But try we must.
Excellent words Emmett
"my" should be "me" in me first comment. Oh well, you know what I mean.
Just in time for the advent of Easter, your poem is really lovely.
Rest assured you have written well, my friend.
<3
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Marilyn
I just wanted to stop by since I am finally going through what is now listed as under 4,600 pieces of gather new mail that is sitting in my inbox on here.
With that mentioned I just came across either a mailing from you yourself, or someone else brought this piece to my attention. You or they felt that your creation should be shared with the gather community, which I am very glad that it was passed on to me to view. So I wanted to say Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to publish it here on gather for us to all view. :o)
As well before I leave you I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year... in 2009 :o)