My Baptismal Day

I well recall the old farm pond With winter ice and fernlike frond Where I was baptized long ago, After they scraped a drifting snow Across the road and field beyond. There remains an unbroken bond A boy in white robe warmly donned, New-born with spiritual glow I well recall. The pastor was a fair-haired blond Years with him I did correspond, He was my guiding light, although That was many long years ago When to Christ's call I did respond, I well recall.
written April 15, 2022 for "Your Favorite Theme" Poetry Contest sponsored by Regina McIntosh
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Krutsinger Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow! Baptized in freezing cold water. I picture it and smile.
Hankins Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 8:11 AM
A wee bit of poetic license here, Caren, but essentially true.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 16, 2022 at 2:17 AM
So good to be baptised and a pity for those who never are. Great poem.
Hankins Avatar
April 16, 2022 at 8:53 AM
Thank you so much, Victor. It was a most memorable day in my life.
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