Don'T Mess With God's Children

C'mon you ole devil, take your best shot!
You kidding? That's it? Is that all you got?
I know where I'M going; He's saved me a spot
I'll warn you once more in case you forgot
You're messin' with one of God's children

I'm CHOSEN, you see and that is my role
You WILL NOT BEAT ME if that is your goal
You may hurt my body but can't touch my soul
Go back and gnaw in your fiery red hole!
You're messin' with one of God's children

I'm STRONG from the trials that I have been through
The fears and the tears from paying what's due
I've felt His wrath and His grace and love too
I've seem much tougher than the likes of you!
You're messin' with one of God's children

I'm bald as a baby's naked behind
My chest is a wreck but you won't hear ME whine!
My looks ain't the book on how I'm defined
You might wanna' bear this thought in your mind
You're messin' with one of God's children

Go bug someone else you think you might scare!
Someday I'll sit back in my rockin' chair
With those who I love, laughing at despair
If not, that's okay...I'm in His kind care
You're messin' with one of God's children!!


*Dedicated to my daughter who fought and overcame breast cancer. She has survived complications from radiation treatment, a double mastectomy and is still here with us to this day
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Roper Avatar
December 21, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Congratulations on your poem “Courage” winning, Tim :) it does take a lot of courage to fight off disease Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:29 PM
Hi Tim, Now that's what I call courage! Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Martin Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM
Great write! Well done on your win! :-)
Ryerson Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Thanks Mark!
Eastman Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Congrats on your win... Knew you would! You're that good.
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 6:56 AM
A Super Congratulations on your placement in P.D....'s "Femme fatale" contest Tim. Love Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 3:57 AM
Congrats on your HM Tim xx
Guzzi Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM
well she's a member of a winning family..got her nerve and her guts from you and her mom and she sure sound like a wonder!! Congrad's on your winning write. Light & Love
Gasun Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations on your win my dear friend, Tim! love/hugs, Leonora
A   Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 4:18 AM
Tim. :-) Congratulations with your heartfelt poem.. always~ PD
A  Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Tim, I'm moved by this poem. Good luck in the contest~SKAT~
Collins Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Hi Tim - Sounds like you have a tiger in your midst. I'm so happy for you and Chrissy and am in awe of her grit and bravery. love, Kathy
Guzzi Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 8:33 PM
GOOD one Cher and YOU are a handsom man yourself..a match for any man! re: Take That..glad you got a rise out of it ;)...Light & Love
A   Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 8:15 PM
Hello Tim, I'm taking a quick peek at your poem,, thank you for the support.. the poem is heartfelt,, Thanks God, for the friendship... , thank you for sharing your poem, always :-) PD
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 11:46 PM
wow, I see why you really got into this one after reading the dedication. This is a very good entry and PD is gonna LOVE it.
Wesley Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM
Wow Tim, a poem with attitude that rocks. So happy for your daugthter and happy you put that bad one in his place. You tell it like it is! Love, Lizzie
Onclaud Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM
that's the spirit, tim... such a daunting, fearless write that provides a channel for your creative prowess... glad crissy is moving on; a brave soul she is....impressive take on the theme!..:) huggs
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