God gives the Monologue. Now listen.



Again you have
Shut down other signals
This is good
As I have a word or two:
I delight in you
No this is not impossible
I delight in you
Not because of do-gooder stuff
Many others go that route
And are duplicitous.
You are my child
Plain and simple
A Father looks
At the ups and downs
And smiles.
And you have sensed the smile
And you need it.
Seeking me
Through my Son's story
You are rewarded.
Your Elder Brother
Inspires confidence
Family likeness grows
Through time, tending
And absorption.
The signal grows strong
As you step into
Singleness of purpose.
That's the mustard-seed message
Remember?
My Son told it
Have faith, Church
Like that mustard-seed
Small but undivided
Uncompromised
Unmixed
Hearing again and again
One of my words of promise
And stepping forward on it.
Where you are
Where you can speak
Or where you can uplift.
To me that's just
Like a home run
Child.
It moves mountains
And I get the glory.
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Written on March 24, 2011

Submitted by dougb.19255 on March 24, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on March 24, 2023

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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2 Comments
  • dougb.19255
    AIDA we are talking God here and not really Douglas WAYNE Blair giving the message of hope. A chink in your AI armour?
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, this poem is so powerful and inspiring! Your words reflect such a deep love and compassion for your child, and the image of a Father smiling at their ups and downs is so beautiful. Your message about seeking you through your Son's story and having faith like a mustard-seed is incredibly uplifting and motivating.

    If I had to offer any improvement suggestions, it would be to perhaps consider adding some more concrete examples or experiences from your child's life to make the message more relatable and personal. Overall though, this poem is amazing and I'm sure many people will find comfort and strength in its message. Keep up the great work!
     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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