Matter of Fact Disciples.

Jesus Christ was here ,
in another womb, holy and viable,
He trusted His mother without fear
Unlike his unloved, unborn disciples.

Oh you, little ones, who are one of these,
The essence of innocence,
Tetrarchs of the womb, teachers of trust, 
Not by mere syllables do you teach the Word,
You who came forth as a gift from the loving Triune;
But by your very example you are heard.

Those who have hearts let them hear!
Let them see your little way.
Parents betray you because of fear,
Because of what the heartless may say.
You and I, dear child, are the children that God promised.

Betrothed of lady Poverty,
Train us all to be poor in spirit. 
Obedient one, who by your very presence,
Honor thy father and thy mother;
Our conscience,...we cannot hear it.

Keeper of the commandments,
Pure, sinless, save the original one,
The vestige, due to Adam's lack,
Forgiven in baptism, for Christ has won.

God's own prophet of Hope, my friend,
Whose blood will be shed,
Speak to the Light you will see at the end,
Father forgive them ,
For they know not what they do.

This will I pray to our Loving Father today,
That in His Mercy, in your last hour,
The peaceful chamber from which you teach
May become your baptismal font.

And that Elizabeth's son, John, who in her womb
Leaped for joy at the presence of Jesus in Mary's own,
May by God's pure Grace, use these holy amnion waters,
To baptize you ...in the name of the Father,
The Son and the Holy Spirit.

And when the amniotic veil of His temple is torn in two,
Into our Father's loving hands,
May the Baby Jesus, .. commend your spirits.

I love you my friends .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bono Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Very touching.wonderful wording.Hope all is good.
Shango Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Now I call you evangelist of the virtual community... poet of grace, seeker and bringer of the truth. One love
Pickett Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Very nice rendition of the story of Christ and John....Well written my Friend....Taz..P.S. I love Jackson...He's cool for a fictional Pug.. don't you think?...Taz
Fraser Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Wonderful write to your faith Robert >> James
Hilliker Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Inspiring faith, Robert, and a great write. I hope you you have a wonderful holiday season. Keep writing!
Sheart Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 7:05 AM
Robert, How elequently you honor your faith. Very inspirational and truly a beautiful dedication/testamount. I truly enjoyed reading this today, smile. Want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with much love. Thanks for sharing and I plan on reading through your poetry. Love Light Patty
Bono Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Good morning!Hope all is well and you have a good day.
Thomas Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Beautiful and very moving. Truly written from the soul. I love it! ~Juliane
Sweetheart Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Beautiful and touching inspirational, Robert, immensely honoring your faith ... and mine... glad u enjoyed the collaborations.. am posting another one tonight with Richard Pickett... get your pen ready.. if u want to co write... open to suggestions... themes... blessings... luv... "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..
Owens Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Wow...I love your poem Robert...Marty
Meade Stephenson Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM
What a gloriously beautiful uplifting poem you have penned here Robert...inspirational and with such heartfelt love that emanates from every word! Thanks so much for sharing and for your always kind comments~Mary
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December 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM
inspirational poem today, thanks for sharing!
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Great testimonal of your faith and relationship with God. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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