Jubilant Progress of our Special Child
“He’ll progress toward retrogression…”
such was neuro-pediatrician's lamentable diagnosis
grievous… torturous life sentence!
What a woeful condemnation...
...yet marvelous life’s persistence
our special child should never miss
while enjoying love’s wondrous bliss.
Though he is epileptic
midst gestures obviously spastic
his disposition --- jubilant
radiates cheerfully triumphant.
With thanksgiving gesture’s delight
marking faith of ascending height
he shows notable progress-might
in conversation endeavor
along comprehension fervor
revealing wondrous miracles
defying doubtful manacles.
Now, as a handsome fourteen-year old* lad
he praises the Lord Who blesses
in his wheel-chair’s trip, daily glad
to victory,** he progresses.
*He was born on April 28, 2009
**1Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
January 11, 2020
*Edited on January 11, 2024
7th place, "A fairytale or not, Short story poem" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Fire Bird; judged on 1/22/2024.
Original Title: Progress Victorious
Honorable Mention, "STRAND no 660,any theme, any form" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/30/2020.
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