He entered our lives at a time
when we needed
to see God's love
to feel His touch
to know He heard and cared.
An ordinary Grandfatherly man,
the outer covering for a heart like His
listening to my fears
speaking words of comfort and wisdom
wrapping me in a warm embrace.
Called to minister to others
the years slipped quietly by
the telephone ringing one afternoon
that gentle voice from the past
running back to those out-stretched arms.
My contribution to One Stop Poetry.
Blessings,
Linda
Beautiful, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of my first pastor. He truly had a pastor's heart. He was a rare treasure on this earth.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Linda!
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It's a beautiful tribute, Linda. I think we've lost the idea that poetry can be about honoring and paying tribute. But you caught it here.
ReplyDeletesmiles. i have an old friend, pastor, like that...there when i needed him and there when i least expect him now...nice one shot!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely poem, we all need someone like that in our lives:-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteObviously this person made a difference in many lives. Nice One Shot, Linda!
ReplyDeleteYou are so prolific these last few weeks!
ReplyDeletei like the moments you describe.
ReplyDeleteLike the tone of appreciation in your poetic lines. Nice One Shot!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda!
ReplyDeleteWarren sounds like a wonderful man ~ blessing you by his presence in your life!
lovely poem~
*wishing you a wonderful weekend ♥
~Maria
sweet piece.
ReplyDeletei love that you joined up with one stop! your poetry sings, linda... xo
ReplyDeleteYou always leave me wanting to know the whole story
ReplyDeletevery good (o:
Linda-- you have such a gift! Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you today, my friend~
a wonderful shared poem...cheers pete
ReplyDeleteAww, very sweet, Linda. You are indeed a gifted writer.
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