Monday, February 6, 2012

Encountering the Almighty

This man of righteousness had so much to give;
Is there anything left to say about this life well-lived?
We will gather to pay homage  and comfort his wife
The mate of his soul, in which he took great delight.

His daughters, too, who carry him in their hearts;
May the pain of their loss not drive them apart.
The grandchildren live the values that he supported;
On their hearts and souls his way is recorded.

And all that he encountered, man, woman and child,
Is better for having known him for even a short while.
A man with such a steady, strong light
Surely has a place on The Almighty's right.










2 comments:

  1. Life is short in the scheme of eternity. Amazing how some folks can make an impression in those short years, others go unnoticed, except for their family!

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  2. A nice poem, Yvette. It is great that some families have the benefit of leaders with understanding to guide their lives. Their impact on succeeding generations will always remain.

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