Smile of Faith-Fortitude

“A smile on her face and a gleam in her eye”* Delighted my heart, exploding a jubilant sigh Pleased with her good tidings I couldn’t deny… Yes, her high school graduation is drawing nigh. Admiring her expression of joy so earnest I praise God for her achievement with labour’s best While she attributed to the Lord her good harvest… Yes, I can testify that this daughter of ours is surely blest. Can she still remain glad midst pandemic’s pressure? Likewise, her graduation** is affected with lockdown measure! In her jovial mood, she takes such as quarantine-leisure… Yes, she’s praying to find from it life-lessons’ treasure. Seeing her contentment-bliss of cheerful attitude I offer to the Almighty my utmost gratitude For this child, once raised in our orphanage, with faith-fortitude… Yes, she exudes grace***-driven growth along spiritual latitude. *From the poem “Batter up” of Eve Roper. **Her scheduled high school graduation is affected by our Government’s enforced Community Quarantine. ***2Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. April 10, 2020 2nd place, "Poetic lines from a Poetry Soup Poet - Eve Roper" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 4/13/2020.