There is a knocking on the gate
Is this the Someone I await
I keep expecting Him to call
The time has flown, tis after fall !
The leaves are gone, impatient they
It seems they too have missed the day
Perhaps another took my place
It’s not such youth I shall embrace.
Oh tell me Sir, why am I here
Unlike the young, I have no fear
But You and I have much to share
Because I know You really care !
I pine for you my precious child
You weathered life both harsh and mild
When you were young you were so sweet
You truly were your mommy’s treat.
An angel child from heaven sent
Where helping others was your bent
Along the way your life it changed
Your ideas all, how far they ranged.
From deep sea diving to the ice
You did it all and made it nice
Good husband, father, brother too
Your great big world was fond of you.
You never lost your faith in God
Especially when life got hard
We’ll pray that God is there for you
And that His love will follow through !
It matters not where you are from
The lower class or high income,
The price has always been the same
A sense of honor, your good name !
Respect for elders, kindly deeds
Concern for others and their needs
The fact that truth is scoring high
Why would another tell a lie ?
If words are all that one has got
What else is there if one is not ?
Tis sad to note that common man
Has more to hide than less to plan
God knows us all and what we do
No secrets here, not me, not you!
Claire V. Bogdanos 