Joy Wellington Poet Free verse

From Cast-Down To Redeemed

My son, my son, my son
To whom I had taught the Lord’s Prayer
Guided His mind to ways of righteousness
Instilling what is right
Hoping for a man that shines forth.  Strong!
A man of Godly character 

What did I do wrong?
What unchangeable mistakes have I made?
Did I not show forth the Lord’s ways?
A life worthy to be exemplified?
Tell me my son, 
Where did I go wrong?

Now you bare the burden of shame
Sitting in a state of anguish and pain
Days of torment, thinking
Knowing that this should not have been 
Wanting to change what is time passed
God would not allow that even if you asked

If you were not where you are
Maybe, you would not have heard Gods call
He is going to take your shame, your pain and your anguish
He is going to take your loneliness
He is going to fill you with His Spirit
He is going to make you a lighthouse for Him

Do not despair my son
Do not despair
You will shine 
As tarnished gold
Polished by the jeweler

My love for you will never wane
God’s love for you even more so remain
Give your all to Him
Let go and let Him
You have tried on your own
Now let God work His will through you
He is God and God alone

Love, Mom

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Skat A July 21, 2013 at 9:33 AM Joy, I like this awesome write. Congrats, on having your poem featured on the soups home page. Have yourself a nice day. LUV* ~SKAT

Poet Destroyer A July 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM Good morning Joy, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week. enjoy life with smiles :-) love <3 LINDA

Milton Toran July 19, 2013 at 5:57 PM I have sons and daughters. Every word of this incredible poem sounds exactly like the same questions I asked my kids. So as a parent, I can truly relate! All we can do is pray for them and hopefully what we taught them will someday sink into those skulls! LOL! Congrats on your featured writing!...Milt

L'Nass Shango November 19, 2010 at 5:36 AM This is what mothers are for, my own mothered prayed for me until her last breath was gone ... those prayers kept me in the hope of a little grain of salvation.

Doris Culverhouse September 10, 2010 at 6:51 PM enjoyed reading your works!

Diane Christian September 10, 2010 at 7:35 AM your son has been redeemed and we can pray our familys into the kingdom, thanks be to the Lord who loves us so much. God wil complete the good work he started. God bless you from diane

Diane Christian September 10, 2010 at 7:33 AM aww a beautiful poem for your son, I think all our children walk their own way at one point or another sadly itr's how they learn, all we can do is our best and show them Gods' love and encourage them, we plant the seed the rest is up to them. my two older boys both realy don't belieive anymore but the Lord said if you belieieve in me and know that it's true you and your family will be saved. I hold on to that promise, God will help you, just keep praying for him.

Poet Destroyer A September 10, 2010 at 4:59 AM Joy, a precious gift to share with your pride and joy. My kids love the fact that I thought them about God, from the start. And all the things that will follow in life. Joy, you are a true gift for your son as well, always reaching out to him.. It's a good thing mothers like us never give up,, enjoyed your delight poem of keeping strength,..p.d.