Characteristic Traits Inherited

C_ Characteristic traits are genetic
H_ He inherited being compassionate
A_ A mouth he had, used language so graphic
R_ Ruff mix vulgarity and passionate
A_ At desperate time in his troubled life
C- Contact with the Savior opened his eyes
T_ Touched by the loving Father eased his strife
E_ Eternally changed became very wise
R_ Raised from the common became angelic
I_ Intellect possessed beyond his learning
S_ Studied God's word to levels to be drastic
T_ Time on earth extended God's rewarding
I_ Inherited characteristic grand
C_ Coupled with Holy Spirit makes man

Contest name:As You Like It
Sponsor: Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 5/7/2011 12:59:00 PM
I also believe in minor miracles. Have seen a few. Love, daver
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Date: 5/6/2011 1:19:00 PM
A lot of truth in this write Sara, wishing you well in the contest!
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Date: 5/5/2011 12:40:00 PM
* "The Dream" * whomever this would be or is * "Beautiful Sara" * seems and sounds sooo extremely blessed and * "Your Precious Lovely Light" * brushed its pretty colours within i could tell * "Such Love & Sweeet Tenderness" * and i love the acrost of it of it all for * character and characteristics are the great part within the measure of ones * "Life & Light" * and i can somehow tell that deeep inside * "Your Beauty Is Very Bright" * hugs and kisses * kisses and hugs * sarah
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Date: 5/5/2011 7:31:00 AM
I loved this poem, touched me!
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Date: 5/4/2011 7:40:00 PM
Good luck Sara, all of our conditions and characters follow the all mighty.. I like the thought of inheriting one good gene... enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 5/4/2011 4:03:00 PM
i like this. sometimes God puts us in a position where we have no one to turn to but Him. which makes it true He chose us. John H Loving III
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Date: 5/4/2011 1:45:00 PM
one for the books, sara dear... a real joy to read you today! winning's best as always! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 5/4/2011 11:38:00 AM
a beautiful piece of wonderful poetry, very touching to the heart.
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Date: 5/3/2011 5:03:00 PM
Wow Sara this is amazing. I love it.
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Date: 5/3/2011 4:18:00 PM
What an outstanding testiment to your husband, Sara! Being touched by a loving Father always eases our strife. He has excelled in pursuing God's plan for him. Best wishes in the contest with this terrific poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/3/2011 3:52:00 PM
A wonderful rhyming tribute to your Dad, Sara. Hope all is well...and good luck in this contest. I'll have to check it out.
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