Christopher Grieves Poet Rhyme

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Dave

Dave 

Everyone needs a Dave.
He checks how you are..
He's the one who sees beauty
Through your feathers and tar 

As a friend he is priceless.
As much gold as Fort Knox..
He can see your potential 
Lifts that hasp off your box 

His message is freedom.
His message is love..
And he'll throw up a good word
To the throne room above 

And the thing about Dave is..
He is gentle and kindly 
But when it comes to The Fight 
He's right there behind me 

So we all need a Dave.
That friend who is faithful..
To encourage our journey
When life's more than a handful 

For a calm thoughtful spirit.
For that uplifting tone..
Friendly words that remind;
We are never alone 

Our Dave is all wisdom.
In his guidance we trust.
But there's a thing to accept
And remember, we must.. 

To be someone's Dave
There's a reason he blesses..
It's the fire that smelts
All that metal so precious 

Every Dave has a story.
You can see through those eyes
It's the forge that has shaped
A demeanour so wise 

Persistence in struggle.
Hope in adversity.
Becoming a student 
In life's university 

So, wherever you serve
Be you Doris or Dave
My cap I will doff.
To be like you, I crave 

For you carry the Spirit,
So clearly we see.
And a gift to unshackle 
Those who long to be free. 

So let's be more Dave.
Blessing off someone's socks
For the world needs more like him
And let's face it, he rocks. 


Jinjagoliath
30th May 2021

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Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2021 at 6:54 PM As I read it , I was thinking of David vs Goliath and realized, oh, Dave is short for David. i guess there is just something about that name. yes, it would sure be awesome to have someone like this in one's corner. very nicely rhymed! Christopher Grieves June 14, 2021 at 8:40 AM Andrea - thanks and you are so right. I had not spotted the David and Goliath connection and strangely it works when read with that lens! How clever of you!! Many years ago I walked on stilts in African villages & schools to tell that very story (many times).. so I am very familiar with it x

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2021 at 6:53 PM thanks for your nice comment on my Cinder Girl. Let me read about Dave now.

Christopher Grieves June 3, 2021 at 8:57 AM When I wrote this - the very first line was a quote from my Wife. She knows a Dave and although this was inspired by him, I realised that there is a Dave or Doris in everyone's life, and if you come across someone who doesn't have that wonderful person who cares (often at their own expense) and is kindly and generous with their time, perhaps that Doris or Dave could be you. Or me. Wouldn't the world be a wonderful, heavenly place? x