Child of God
A young fellow tap-taps
like the beat
of a parading drum
cautious in its march
his cane meanders side to
side along the aisle
fingers as a hummingbird
poking at the shelves,
listens to crinkling
from a spaghetti package
chin uplifted, grinning
like a monkey.
Mom’s proud of her
son, turned ten today and
‘born again’ during
last Sunday’s service.
© Richard L. Provencher 2007
Comments
Richard L. Prov... | January 22, 2008 - 14:01
Children are so precious. Love them and care for them before they grow up, too soon. Ours are now into their own world of raising families and living life. RLP
Sooz006 | February 7, 2008 - 18:32
Beautiful, much preferred this to the last one. I wrote a similar piece, (though mine was more of a story) about a proud mother looking on at a disabled child's achievments so this one touched a chord with me. Really liked this.
loverevolver4 | January 28, 2010 - 02:36
This is a wonderful short poem, my local church has recently begun to include poems after bible reading every week and everyone is really enjoying it and contributing. I don’t know how many other churches try this though but more should.
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Richard L. Prov... | January 9, 2012 - 17:20
Thank you Sooz006 for your kind comments. I wish we could get notified, then I would not have to peruse my work to see if anyone commented. It is not fair to not answer someone like yourself taking the time to read and comment. Thanks again. Richard LP
Richard L. Prov... | January 9, 2012 - 17:24
Hello loverevolver4, your comments are very welcome. Your church has a great idea. Have a great New Year!
Richard LP