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On My Own For the First Time

There I was just me myself it just seemed I knew no one my parents had been cut off there I was me their only son On the seafront at Largs away for the day being only nine in a moment what do I do panic set in felt out of line But thankfully they saw me reconnected again all together at that moment felt really alone all had changed except the weather This reminds one of Jesus childhood thinking of when Jesus went away from His parents for they were shocked not realizing He was in the temple all-day But Jesus was in control back then where I was not sure what to do two opposites for sure in contrast where were you? a question all so true! (This tale really happened on the Scottish seaside town on Largs on the Ayrshire coast, where I got lost from my parents these many years ago. This is written telling of this experience comparing it with Jesus's parents losing Him in Jerusalem 2000 years ago.)

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Paul Callus

Date: 8/29/2021 12:30:00 PM

'Tis an excellent comparison, Gordon. Fortunately you were not lost in a crowd...would have made it harder to be seen! ~ Regards // paul

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/30/2021 11:53:00 AM

Thanks Paul, Glad you enjoyed this one and trust you're keeping well. Blessings,Gordon

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/10/2021 6:20:00 PM

A shocking memory always remains with us, Gordon, if only it could read from your parents side also, what a day for all, blessings . . . : )

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/11/2021 12:48:00 AM

Thanks Indiana, Indeed all so true what you say and thanks for dropping in, and glad you liked it. Take care, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/18/2021 10:30:00 AM

That must have been awful my friend very scary being lost and alone. I got lost one night when we were camping (not any more) and when I came out of the ablution block I came out the wrong side and got completely disorientated Had no phone so had to stop by other campers to call my husband, it turned out he wasn't far away but in the dark things always see helpless. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/18/2021 12:38:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, it doesn't seem so bad now looking back over the years. That must have been scary for you when out camping, take care and keep safe always. Blessings and hugs,Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/15/2021 12:10:00 PM

Hello Gordon McConnell, children do get lost from their parents. they search for the lost child until the child is found. blessings my fiend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/15/2021 4:13:00 PM

Hello Gordon, yes so sad. Yes everything well with me. thank you. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/15/2021 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Darlene, Yes indeed so very sadly true, and hope all is well with you, take care, Gordon

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/14/2021 9:53:00 PM

Hi Gordon, You were so young. I know that must have been a scary experience. Good contrast between your experience and Jesus’s. Like always good poetry. Have a wonderful evening-Alexis

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/15/2021 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, It certainly was at the time but seems trivial looking back now, Glad you enjoyed my piece and trust you're having a good week, Blessings always, Gordon

David Mchattie

Date: 6/14/2021 4:32:00 PM

Well penned. When we were young... we had a cabin in the woods... we would trek deep into the forest and then try to find our way home. Seems kind of nutty now. Have a great day.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/15/2021 8:19:00 AM

Thanks David, It seems you had a fun time in the woods when you were young, hope you're having a great week. Take care, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/14/2021 2:22:00 PM

It must have been a frightening experience for you Gordon, Love the contrast between your experience and that of Jesus but he had a perfect excuse doing his father's business. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/15/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thanks Tom, It certainly was at the time but seems trivial looking back now, The week's been fine though rather busy and it's very humid today as was cutting the front grass and hoovering out the car. Hope you're having a good week, blessings, Gordon