Decent Descent
Bearing fatherly integrity’s good stature
My Dad, regarded with great pleasure
Ascended as clan’s patriarchal figure
Anchored upon tribal culture’s procedure.
Showing kindness and sharing his bounty
Not on his elevated platform, but from his heart’s generosity
He was sought-after for his counseling authority
As he offered gems of truth along functional practicality.
Afflicted with cardio-vascular illness
He was seen descending the staircase of health’s wellness
Yet, never did he stoop down from his helping business
While cleaving to God for His graciousness.
Midst aging pressure, he fought sickness’ pain
Clinging with faith to His Healer for strength’s gain
Surely, he struggled against medical strain
Though slain with physical debility, his spirit of courage did reign.
Beholding him descending lifeless … but triumphant*
We whom he’s touched felt gratefully jubilant
Having a tenacious leader who’s likewise a meek servant
Leaving us a legacy of how to make someone’s life radiant.
Vividly, I witnessed Dad’s physique succumb to mortality’s light
He, with joyous countenance, left his body toward heavenly flight
Coming down the stairs of his existence with noble example in sight
The Lord be praised for his decent descent of godly character might.
*2Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
October 16, 2019
Honorable Mention, "STRAND SPECIAL..." Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 12/10/2019.
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