Sam Kauffman Poet Lyric

David's Song

David’s Song

Little one, I have watched you growing;
Seen the joy of life stolen from your very soul;
Seen the wonder of your world disappear into a haze
Just beyond the reach of your hand,

Little one, still your feet would fly
To the sun – running to catch the light;
For somehow, somehow, you still hear the music of the God of life
Singing in your heart and your soul.

Little one, looking at the night sky
See the stars above twinkling in the clearest light;
In this time of dark and dreams God still speaks possibility
Calling out your name – calling you.

Little one, every day I pray to God above 
You wake up some sunny day to speak God’s words of love
For though you cannot talk hidden in your smile
Your Creator’s face in your eyes!

For David and all those who suffer with autism

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John Watt July 13, 2020 at 4:48 PM Sam, what a lovely song for David. Going over to Jango later today to listen to it again. I'm surprised I haven't left you a comment here before, because I feel this is the most powerful kind of song - one written to be a blessing for a specific person in a specific situation. God bless you for this song, and for your ministry as a godly grandmother to David. Beautiful. "You still hear the music of the God of life". John Watt July 14, 2020 at 12:12 AM I did enjoy the song, Sam, in fact I love it. It reached deeply and touched my heart. I know how much you love that boy and want God's best for him, and God put you in his life for that reason. Bless you for putting these longings into song and sharing with your poetry community. Hugs ~ John Sam Kauffman July 13, 2020 at 5:05 PM My friend, your message has brought tears to my eyes. I am utterly speechless with gratitude. How often does that happen - speechless that is? You have touched my heart. I hope you enjoy David's Song on Jango! Blessings! A humble thank you.

Gregory Richard Barden March 8, 2020 at 7:41 AM Wonderfully faithful and thoughtful write, and children are my favorite muse ... this is well-crafted and just wonderfully delivered, going to my faves. Thanks for sharing, Sam - superb. Sam Kauffman March 8, 2020 at 6:58 PM Thank you Gregory for your wonderfully kind thoughts. I am honored this is going into your "favs." I too am inspired by our children, what they say, what they do and how we experience life together. Any time I get to share this piece is a joy for David is a joy. And, he loves music!

Beata Agustin February 25, 2020 at 4:29 AM Thanks for sharing this truth poetically expressed. It's indeed a blessing to see our special children delighting themselves in the Lord, which surely delights us likewise. (Please extend my warm regards to David.) God bless you. Sam Kauffman March 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM Hi Beata, Thank you for your message and for your prayers. Will let David know he is remembered by a caring community. Blessings to you!

Charles Messina February 19, 2020 at 11:10 PM Beautifully written, Sam. My prayers go out to David and the others that have been born with things such as autism and the many other disabilities that may be. My girlfriends son was born with cerebral palsy and some form of autism so I can feel your pain with David. Blessings my dear friend. Charlie Sam Kauffman February 25, 2020 at 12:48 PM Hi Charlie, thank you for your prayers and your continued encouragement! Autism is such a mystery. I wanted to honor David and others who struggle with this condition. I so appreciate your support in prayer - so does David. My prayers for the son of your girlfriend. Blessings to you dear friend.

Jenish Somadas February 19, 2020 at 10:43 PM hear the music of the God of life.. What a beautiful poem about those unfortunate kids who can't taste this life the fullest.. Your kind heart visible in those lines..

L. J. Carber February 19, 2020 at 4:08 PM I seldom call a poem a 'fav', but I will with this one--for you show clearly one of the many ways God elicits love in us for another. [I also relate as I had a severe speech defect as a child--basically spent years learning how to pronounce every letter in the alphabet-- of course now, they can't shut me up!] May God bless and keep you and yours, Sam...

Tom Cunningham February 19, 2020 at 3:34 AM A beautiful lyric dedicated to David and those , confined to their own world. I know of the condition but I don't know a great deal about it. One thing I do know is we are all equal in the eyes of God. Well written Sam. Tom

Sandra Adams February 18, 2020 at 7:16 PM beautiful Sam... there are so many autistic children I have worked with through the years... so many levels of the spectrum... we believe my one grandson is on the spectrum... awaiting his appointment which takes a year...he too loves music and can speak but is way behind but he can sing and act out any song he sees in a video... hugs

Jan Allison February 18, 2020 at 5:49 PM such a touching poem Sam, I have worked with autistic kids both verbal and none verbal. Our world must be such a confusing place for them:-( hugs jan xx Sam Kauffman February 18, 2020 at 5:59 PM Jan, thank you so much for your response. David loves music - have been working with him using melodic intonation therapy with super results. And, we are so grateful for dedicated professionals like yourself! You make a difference and we are so grateful!