Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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"BUT JESUS SAID, SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND DO NOT HINDER THEM FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN BELONGS TO SUCH AS THESE."

                                                                                                                Matthew 19:14

And that's how to make a good man.

How To Make a Man

Take a little bit of sugar,
And a little bit of spice,
A double hand of impishness,
And a bucket of love times thrice.

Mix it all together,
Add curiosity,
And a little bit of stubborn,
Mixed with propensity.

To fudge a little now and then,
When asked what he's about,
And look up with angelic face,
Whenever he's found out.

Wrap him up and cuddle him,
And keep him safe and warm,
Until he rises up full grown,
To stand life's calms and storms.

Teach him to be humble,
Teach him to be brave,
And most important of it all,
Teach him how to pray.

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Carolyn Devonshire November 5, 2016 at 2:11 PM You have given us the perfect recipe for a man, Judy. Had to chuckle at the line about fudging a little now and then. Smiles all the way through! Judy Ball November 6, 2016 at 1:00 AM Thanks so much Carolyn. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Afolabi Muideen November 5, 2016 at 4:57 AM Thank you for sharing this meaningful poem, it is a pleasant read..........A.M. Judy Ball November 5, 2016 at 9:47 PM Thank you so much Afolabi. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

CayCay Godwin November 4, 2016 at 10:57 PM Beautiful, Judy - a highly enjoyable write to spend time with ... CayCay Judy Ball November 5, 2016 at 9:30 PM Thanks so much Cay Cay. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

James Marshall Goff November 4, 2016 at 8:14 PM Love it Judy! thanks for stopping by! your encouragement is important to me....yes, I begin each day with Charles de Foucauld's Prayer of Abandonment. ...seems to work most of the time (keeps my mouth shut!) I never say much about myself like this, but your last line moved me...jimbo Judy Ball November 5, 2016 at 9:20 PM Thanks so much James. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich November 4, 2016 at 7:44 PM this is beautiful, I am so glad you are back sharing this kind of poetry with us , Judy. Where is that tribute you mentioned? Judy Ball November 5, 2016 at 9:14 PM Thanks so much Andrea. Glad you like it. As for the tribute poem I'm still looking for it. My daughters like to collect my poems and I think one of them has it. ARGH! Will post it as soon as I find it. :(

Wendy Rycroft November 4, 2016 at 6:06 PM Amen great encouragement for us all x Judy Ball November 5, 2016 at 9:12 PM Thanks so much Wendy. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB