Crumbs

We ate our bread with many tears Laden with guilt and many fears Bread crumbs fell off all around Our small dog licked them off the ground Our daughter is in the throes Of horrific demonic blows We are utterly without hope Terror steals our strength to cope As children play across the street The happy sound of little feet Was broken by the watchman's call A call that astonished us all "Would you have a look at this! The Jewish prophet is amiss He's come to Tyre for a stay Twelve disciples guard His way." As an enemy of the Jew Now I know what I must do A Canaanite without merit But love compels me to dare it His disciples push me astray "Lord, would you send her away? She keeps crying out after us!" I made my request in the fuss "Lord, have mercy on me and mine, My daughter needs your lifeline, A demon threatens her soul, Son of David, please make her whole!" The Master challenged my request Only Jews deserved His behest My presence defiled Him, I know I begged for His help, kneeling low "Small dogs don't merit My bread, What's meant for the Jews won't be spread." "Crumbs from Your table won't deprive, Small dogs can eat them and thrive." "Woman, your faith is great! - It's done." God's terms are not meant to shun He rewards true faith for anyone The grace of God is limitless Free for all and fathomless Crumbs that fall from His table Have the same power to enable Healing and commendation No matter your life's station