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Topic: Illustrate the meaning of “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine” (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (01/03/08)
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TITLE: The Lullaby | Previous Challenge Entry
By jodie banner
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Beautiful breath of life.
God has given a baby,
through much pain and strife.
His angelic scent of innocence,
imparts a mothers cry,
a silent whispered promise,
a melodic lullaby.
"My beloved cherub,
asleep here on my arm,
I'll guide you thru life's paths,
and keep you safe from harm.
I'll model Christ's love.
I'll teach you to obey.
I'll read you the scriptures,
And everyday I'll pray.
Then you'll learn of Christ's love,
Obey Him Happily.
You could know your Saviour,
and live eternally."
A prayer of desperation,
seeps from a wounded heart.
Confusion clouds a Mothers mind,
who thought she did her part.
"I tried to do my best Lord.
That child would not obey.
His screams just broke my heart,
I had to bend his way.
I'm sure he had a bible,
was given his first year.
I took him to Sunday School,
I thought he read it there.
I wish there'd been more time Lord,
for me to kneel and pray.
But life was just so frantic,
the days, they slipped away.
I'm on my knees before you,
My son has lost his way.
I thought he knew you ,Jesus.
be merciful, I pray."
A mother sinks into the floor,
she smooths her faded dress.
She trembles as she breathes a prayer,
of hope and faithfulness.
"I disciplined him every time,
he dared to disobey.
Even when it broke my heart,
to hear him cry that way.
We memorized Your treasured verse,
Tho' others scorned our ways.
Your scriptures brought us peace Lord,
when life brought troubling days.
Thank you, Lord for answering,
my simple whispered prayers.
Through every childhood trauma,
You were always there.
I thank you for your grace,
as I kneel beside this pew.
The altar call was given.
My son has come to you!"
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So many realize late in their childs life that they need to have Christ in their lives more than just sending their kids to church with someone else.
The ending was very special and made me cry. I am so glad the child came to Christ in the end.
Italics would have made the seperate sections easier to understand, but the spaces still helped.
Keep writing for Him.
What a good example of God's faithfulness!
I noticed that you needed to capitalize the first word in each line. Good use of words and punctuation.
Keep writing.
Maybe separate with asterisk. I didn't 'get it' until I read comments, even though I enjoyed the entry.
Right on topic...beautiful.
My only suggestion would be that you add some more imagery, which could make this poem even more beautiful and inspiring...