Michael Tor Poet Free verse

A Child Grasping For Love

Dr Mark Jobe had enter the room of abandoned Aids Children.
He was a missionary volunteering to comfort these precious souls.

It was a heartbreaking sight to see the need for love and healing in
their eyes. It was a heartfelt moment, he would never forget.

A little boy came to him and he picked him up. He clung to Mark
like to never let go, pressing his head against his chest and
hanging on, looking for an affectionate love his abandoned parents
never gave him. While he was holding the little boy another little
girl was tugging at his pants.

He gently put the boy down as he resisted to hang on to that moment
of love and affection. It hurt Mark to set him down but there was
another little one that needed to be held and loved.

The little one he put down sat next to him and held his pant leg not 
wanting to give up this moment. The second one he was holding
was clinging to him for dear life. Marks's heart was breaking as he
felt their love and need, and they had this terrible illness that was 
going to end their lives.

Mark's heart was overwhelmed. He prayed for these beautiful souls,
he would never forget them, he did what he could for them, and used 
his Ministry to bring aid to them. Mark realized that what they needed
most was love, and to feel cared for.

Mark Jobe Ministries.

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Speaks Volumes October 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM I enjoyed reading his poems, they are a gift he left for us the enjoy.

Bj Legros Kelley October 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM We miss you Michael. hope all is well with you.

Timothy Ray October 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM It is indeed sad news and my heart sinks in my lateness....rest assured, we will meet again...this is what we both write about, my Mothers cornestone to life, do good and look not at whom....it is the task before the grinder's stone...Michael's gaze into the Most High

Gus Tor August 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM Hello, My name is Gus and I’m Michael’s younger brother. I regret to inform you of his sudden passing about 2 weeks ago. We are all still in shock and grieving but felt compelled to come on here to let you all know. Michael was a great brother and a loyal friend to all who knew him. He was very proud of his poems and considered you all dear friends. Until we meet again in Heaven, You’re forever in our hearts💔 Robert Gorelick September 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM I truly mourn the passing of Michael Tor. His humanity was amply demonstrated in his poems and exposé's of the unfortunate and forgotten. Poetry Soup was a better place for his presence. He will be well remembered. Rest in Piece, Michael. Robert Paul Callus August 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM I am so very sorry for the passing of your brother Michael. He was a true gentleman with a kind, supportive heart. May he rest in eternal peace. My condolences to you Gus and all the family. 🙏 Anthony Bianco August 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM Hi Gus, I'm truly sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace, Michael Anthony Andrea Dietrich August 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM Gus. Michael was profoundly wise and he was godly. I will miss him . Thanks for letting us know. I pray his wife is ok. My condolences to you all. Rob Carmack August 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM Thanks for letting us know Gus. He will be missed here, but we have the hope from the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Reya Suri July 20, 2026 at 3:44 PM glad to see you again, this is a beautiful piece, all children deserve love.

Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM Reading this one again. So heart wrenching

CayCay Godwin June 7, 2026 at 8:32 PM Oh, Michael, we all want love and children don't pretend otherwise. I'll pray for this ministry to flourish. I didn't think you were around, not here or there so I'm glad I was prompted to click on over. I hope you are doing full on good. Wonderful, touching write. CayCay Michael Tor July 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM Hi Cay Cay I just stopped by to share this story, really broke my heart when I heard it, while I was driving. I was in tears. I have to come back and start writing but I have so many projects. My wife was in the hospital and thank God she made it through. I will have to stop by and read your latest poems. You look splendid. Thanks for visiting and hope to read you soon...

Andrea Dietrich May 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM So heartbreaking about these poor children. Love is all the want and need when there is nothing else. I hope they all get a lot of love Michael Tor July 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM They do Andrea so nice to see you. I have so many projects soon I will be back, hope you and Joe and your daughter are doing well.I will see you soon.

Bj Legros Kelley May 24, 2026 at 2:06 AM Welcome back Michael, and thank you for sharing this sad poem, and to learn of this ministry. Precious little children need tender loving care, so sad they were abandoned. It is good to see your poem. Michael Tor May 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM Hi Bj thank you. Yes they need tender loving care. Their souls matter and they are real and in search of being loved as we all should be and they are dealing with this terrible illness. I know in the end Bj that when they pass, they will be received in our Lord's loving arms. Thank you so much for stopping by and your comment warms my heart. God bless you...

Victor Buhagiar May 22, 2026 at 8:19 AM Welcome back, Michael. It is heart breaking to visit children who are dying, often not being given the love they need. Brilliant poem. Michael Tor May 22, 2026 at 7:27 PM Victor it is Heartbreaking my friend. When I heard the story from Dr Jobe it literally broke my heart. I had to share and support his ministry. I hope you are doing well. I have to catch up Victor I still have a few projects but I should be back soon, miss all you great writers, and friends. See you soon my friend...

Charles Messina May 22, 2026 at 3:33 AM So many children in this world miss out on the most precious gift of all (love), so sad. Great to see you, Michael. I hope all has been well, my friend. We need more Dr. Jobe's in this crazy world. Stay well... Charlie Michael Tor May 22, 2026 at 6:09 AM Hi Charlie love your comment. So true your words. Yes my friend I put myself in their place being abandoned, dealing with a lethal decease, and not having anyone, facing the world alone at a young age, not knowing my parents. How awful is that Charlie. Dr Jobe gave them love, and hope, and allowed them to experience affection for a moment in their life. Like you said Charlie, "We need more" caring souls that is. Charlie thank you so much for stopping by it was so nice to hear from you my friend. I will be stopping by to read your latest.

Paula Goldsmith May 20, 2026 at 12:42 PM Great to see you here. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Every age needs love. Some get it/some do not. Extra sad when it is a child. I see your note: Mark Jobe Ministries. I have never heard about him. Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away................. Michael Tor May 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM Hello my Dear Paula. Dr Mark Jobe is one of those special human beings that gives of himself and goes to Countries that are in need. He puts his life in jeopardy, helping and comforting those children with horrible deceases in this case, aids. Paula I heard one of his sermons as he described this incident, I wrote about. I wept as he described these children abandoned and dying in need of love and affection. His words were much better than mine. It broke my heart to hear what happened. I am definitely supporting his ministry after listening to him share this heartfelt story. Hearing his story I could not hold it in and I had to share his story I wish you could have heard how he describe it, your tears would have flowed like torrential rain. Thank you Dear Paula for your support Hugs and God bless you.