Beata Agustin Poet Ode

Family Leader

Leader of the home with virtuous height
Bracing up family with grand posture
Governing prudently by great faith’s might  
He’s our Daddy in his godly gesture.

Daddy dearest is our human fortress.
He loves us as he trusts the Lord* Who’s great.
Assertively pointing truths he does stress
Guiding with values of excellent rate.

His humor’s sense speaks of prudence-fervour
While wholesome jokes call for analyses
His boyish looks, before, earned Mom’s favour
With wise perspective in facing crises.

A champion in his home-roles’ fulfillment
Dad exemplifies “genuine provider"
Propelled by his faithfulness’ commitment
A paragon of steadfast life-builder.

Showing verily servant-leadership
Our father’s a hero in word and deed
How we thank his marvelous guardianship
We praise God for Dad’s legacy indeed.

*Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

February 15, 2020
2nd place, "Ode to a President or Leader Past or Present" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Sheri Fresonke Harper; judged on 3/2/2020.

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Connie Marcum Wong March 4, 2020 at 10:14 AM This is a lovely tribute Beata, truly deserving of your top placement! xxoo

Alexis Y. March 4, 2020 at 4:31 AM Hi Beata, What a wonderful tribute to your father. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman March 3, 2020 at 10:26 PM Beata, lovely tribute to your father. Many could learn from his loving example! Congratulations!

John Watt March 2, 2020 at 11:30 PM Beata, I can tell from this poem your father is really a man you can look up to in admiration and honor. Your poem is a fine tribute to his character and leadership of your family. I thought the Ps 103 verse was a perfect enhancement. Congratulations on your #2 finish ~ John

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 2, 2020 at 10:32 PM Congratulations Beata, for your second place win in the Ode for a Politician or Leader Past or Present. I really appreciated the fact that you found a parent to be a leader, this was good inspiration for you and you had solid reasons. Thanks for entering.