For Sam

Tiny hands are trying
Determined legs keep forging on
Frustrated eyes crying
Another slip of childhood gone

Resilient mind learning
Working so hard to do his best
Besieged body burning
His spirit crying out for rest

But he'll be victorious!
For, God is with him every day
Strength and mercy, glorious
Carrying His child all the way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Hoffmann Avatar
June 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM
I love this poem-it is beautiful because it's true. It's encouraging and I am so very glad I found your poems-they are wonderful...I'm so thankful for writers like you! ann
Ryusaka Avatar
June 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Beautiful! I love the second stanza especially... so sad and yet so victorious! Great write, and thank you for your encouraging comment on Reclaiming Grace. I appreciate your feedback (especially when it is as positive and supportive as yours). Keep writing!
Al-Riyami Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Wow-ing.Sam will be so appreciative for This Poem.Youve Done it Donna:)
Fraser Avatar
June 12, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Sam, your in my thoughts young man, James
Guzzi Avatar
June 10, 2009 at 3:31 PM
wonderful hopeful verse! Light & Love always
Goff Avatar
June 9, 2009 at 9:39 PM
this is sweet strength, Donna, James
Loving Iii Avatar
June 8, 2009 at 4:45 PM
nicely writen. John H Loving III
Eckiwaudah Avatar
June 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM
great
Stehlik Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Powerful! We are still praying for Sam!
Winter Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Yes, he will be! Poor little angel, at least he has such loving, caring family members at his side as he fights a fight he will win for sure! Still in my prayers. Beautiful tribute to a very special child. Cannot wait to hear news of a total recovery. Blessings always. Love, Shar
Devonshire Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Very nice, Donna. We enter life with much to learn and God's love ensures we're "victoriuous." Great poem! Love, Carolyn
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