Michael Jordan Poet Free verse

My Job (I Follow the Son)

One day not so long ago
       I sat in a prison cell
Contemplating my life and what I had made of it
I was nothing
      Another junkie in prison
I decided it was time for me to change my employer
       After a lifetime of working for the Devil
               I turned in my resignation 
And accepted the most important job I could ever have
I work for Jesus Christ
   I help who he compels me to help
      I write what he compels me to write
         I walk down whatever path he chooses for me to follow
               Wherever that path leads is where I’ll end up
I hope somewhere along the way
      Someone looks at my life
             And says, “I want what he has”
                     Because I do have
       The most wonderful job in the world
And guess what
My boss has a job waiting just for you
                          The starting wage is eternal life
                        The bonuses are too many to count 
                               Blessings come every day
                               All you have to do is ask
                         So it is written so shall it be done
                      I am but a servant who follows the Son

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Gerard Keogh Jr. October 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM I love this. It is honest and heartfelt. If you keep nothing else that you write in your life, keep this. How are you?! I hope that you are well! You should be proud of all that you have done. Most people could never get off the deck like you obviously have. You are a good man. I am putting ot a Halloween poem this weekend dedicated to you all. I hope it's not too grim, but... I am eager to hear what you think of it?1 My best to you always. Regards, Gerard.

India Cuyler October 15, 2009 at 11:58 AM great thoughts keep that in mind and keep on believing in god

October 14, 2009 at 8:31 AM Glad you are compelled to write because we are richer for the experiece. Heartfelt poem. This is such a creative way to share your faith message. If you entered Matt's contest, good luck. No matter what this is a winner in my book. Blessings to you. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. I hope school continues to go well for you. Karen

Carol Sunshine Brown October 3, 2009 at 6:40 AM Thank you Michael this poem gave me such wonderful feelings in my heart. You have the most wonderful job and boss there ever could be. Love, Carol YF4L

Elaine George October 2, 2009 at 7:28 PM Brilliant writing dear Michael. Isn't is amazing how truly wonderful life can be when we walk with God. Please check your soup mail. Love you, Lainie

P Sheart October 2, 2009 at 3:41 PM Excellent inspiring write our dear Michael. Never under estimate the power of one. It's amazing how many lives we touch without even realizing it! By own example we help so many. Bless your beautiful heart. Have a wonderful weekend! Take care Love Light Truth Patty