Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

God Is Nigh

His parents bid him a premature adieu
   He hadn't become what they wanted him to
They've bid him farewell, yet he doesn't cry
   His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh

His wife divorced him, badmouthed him too
   He bore it with dignity, and from it grew
Though some say she casts an evil eye
   His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh

His children don't visit, they never call
   For them he hardly exists at all
When asked, he replies, "It's decreed on High"
   His faith sustains him ~ God is nigh

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Kim Merryman August 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM Sad, but a testament to faith in God! I don't want to think about what my life would be like if I didn't have God to cling to. Blessings, Kim Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 3:52 PM Exactly. He is a never-failing source of strength when we turn to Him. Thank you so much for the perceptive comment, Kim. Warm wishes, Gershon

Elizabeth Kinch August 21, 2019 at 3:01 PM Sometimes it's hard to understand God's plan, but he is always with us. Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 3:51 PM He is not the Ineffable One for nothing! Warm wishes, gw

Robert L. Hinshaw August 21, 2019 at 10:56 AM A very inspiring verse, Gershon. He is always nigh in any situation. Best to you, Bob Gershon Wolf August 21, 2019 at 11:53 AM Happy to hear that you find this inspiring. And you are so right: God is always nigh. It's up to us to seek Him out. Thanks for your comments, Bob. Blessings, gw