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I Am the Carpenter

I am Joseph the Carpenter, husband of Mary,
I am the Carpenter, we were the chosen of many,
Angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary, Mother
Of Jesus, I was accepted as His legal Father,
We became parents sadly, our Saviour to bury.

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Caren Krutsinger

July 27, 2019 at 4:30 AM

Very nicely done, Jennifer. It is a limerick many will not understand any more, sadly.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 28, 2019 at 12:38 AM

But you do and a lovely reply thank you Caren - Joseph is not paid enough attention in the Bible, although I think I read he was sainted. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

July 25, 2019 at 10:41 PM

This is different and love the message! Thank you for commenting on my poem, Thursday. So far, you are the only one. Bravo for you. Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos

July 26, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Your poem was great and I'm certain you will get more - Joseph is a character in the Bible who takes a back seat and I loven him for this. Hugs and kisses Panagiota, jennifer.

Vijay Pandit

July 24, 2019 at 7:39 AM

A story well told, Jennifer..much to gain from your short poem, my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 24, 2019 at 12:06 PM

Hi Vijay my dear friend - welcome back - missed your presence on soup - hope you had a wonderful relaxing time! Thank-you for your comment, lovely as always. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Ralph Sergi

July 23, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Hi Jennifer: In the days where promiscuity was a death sentence, Joseph was a hero that hardly mentioned. Great poem!

Jennifer Proxenos

July 23, 2019 at 3:39 PM

Hi Ralph, You are so right - Joseph must have felt some spiritual presence and must have loved Mary a lot, thanks for a wonderful comment - hugs Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 23, 2019 at 11:28 AM

- You did the story on five lines ... well done, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

July 23, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Thank you my dear Anne-Lise - Joseph is not remembered as often as Mother Mary so, thought I would dedicate a poem to Him, Jesus's earthly father! Thank you for your kind comment - hugs and blessings, Jenny.

Richard Lamoureux

July 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Thankfully the sadness only lasted 3 days. It is a pretty incredible story. Thanks for your visit Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM

Yes Richard, you are so right - 3 heartfelt days during which we recall the passion and suffering of Christ - often, we remember them between also. A great pleasures Richard, enjoy reading your poems. Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

July 22, 2019 at 5:34 AM

Lovely limerick, seriously faithful to a story we all know, and many love.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 22, 2019 at 9:25 AM

Thank-you Caren, I have always had a great admiration and respect for this biblical historical person Joseph who was a key figure in our Lords life. Many hugs and blessings always, Jennifer.

Winged Warrior

July 21, 2019 at 11:05 PM

Yes- Jenn, I concur with my Silent friend...lovely limerick...sending poetic prayers...^WW^ :o)

Jennifer Proxenos

July 22, 2019 at 12:24 AM

Thank-you ^WW^ - I was listening to a song If I were a Carpenter and you were my lady and i immediately it brought Jesus's earthly father Joseph to my mind - have no reason why but there it is and I wrote this limerick immediately! Thanks for commenting dear friend, hugs and blessings Jennifer.