I Have a Joseph, Too

Dear Jesus, did you know, 
I have a Joseph, too?
Mine, like yours, is kind and gentle,
Loyal, loving, and true.

Like your Joseph, God sent him
To guard and protect our family,
And through the years he's done just that,
He's really very special to me.

Your Joseph, we've known as 'Saint'
by those who love the Lord.
He answered God's call with faith like steel,
Just as it was implored.

My Joseph, too, has led a good life,
With God at his center each day.
Through happy times and painful moments,
Mine knew you would lead the way.

Your Joseph, we call your 'foster father',
The best 'Pop' you could have had.
As for mine, he's been such a gift,
And I just call him 'Dad'.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A   Avatar
October 18, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Ellen, here I am with a be-lated :-) congratulations with your wonderful win in the " April, 2011 international Contest " It is very nice to see you on this winning list..*'.*'.*' hip hip hooray. Good night :-) always~ PD
Sweetheart Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Congrats Ellen on your HM in PS International contest with this dynamic poetry luv..
Ramsdale Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations April, 2011 Honorable Mention Contest Winner! Caryl Ramsdale
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on your placement in PoetrySoup's International Poetry Contest Ellen. I am very happy for you. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Congrats Ellen on your big win...enjoyed your poem.
Freeman Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Ellen, Way to go. congratulations on your great accomplishment. Enjoy the glory. Big smile. Agape, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM
You should be very proud of your foster father, Ellen, as well as your placement in Soup Admin's contest. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Beautiful, Ellen. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN in the Poetry Soup International Competition. Elaine
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Ellen. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Ellen. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it. Love, Carol
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 5:51 AM
A well deserved re-feature. Congrats Ellen. Vince
Mcnamara Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Ellen, you're such an inspiration and your talents have no bounds. Keep up the great work, Sis... you've been blessed and it shows. Loveya! Maury
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Ellen. Love, Carol
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Ballad? This is a beautiful tribute. Congrats on the feature. Vince
Haick Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Beautiful Dedication to your wonderful Dad, Ellen...He is blessed, especially his children and wife! Thanks for leaving comments. God bless. Love, Annalise
Pettit Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Good descriptiveness and rhyming. Welcome to the site. I know you will like it here. I am hoping to see some more fine work from you in the near future.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace