life of the christ child

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Poetic Form: Sedoka

Inspired: 2024 July 24

Image: The Boy Jesus in the Temple - Seeds of Faith

New Testament 1, Lesson 9: The Boy Jesus in the Temple - Seeds of Faith Podcast

Stanzas: Ichi/Ni-katauta 1st & 2nd 5-7-5, 5-7-5 Sedokada 1st & 2nd 5-7-7, 5-7-7

child of promises
among those near or far aged
a light of conscience

shining glow well stored
purpose in truth to others
true to his loved ones

angels tasked his care
Michael and Gabriel there
darkness and sin kept away

never in danger
a Father afar yet near
constant everlasting life

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Tom Woody

Date: 7/25/2024 2:41:00 PM

Sweet reverent poem and photo William

Hilo Poet
Date: 7/25/2024 3:06:00 PM

Thanks guys, slight revision since. Aloha William