That Boy
When you came
You came alone
That boy who followed
We did not know
His shirt was dirty
And with pants torn
He needed to eat
Fed him pork and some corn
He didn't belong
Sent him on his way
When we woke
He was there to say
"Take care of me
And we will show
The gift of God
Love to be bestowed"
We turned our heads
We laughed away
But we felt sorry
And told the boy, "okay"
Come on in
We will help you
But don't steal
That's the rule
He did what he was told
Acted like a saint
Never did he worry
Never came a complaint
With us for 10 years
Loved him like our son
It was time for him to leave
His 'journey' had just begun
Five years after
My husband had cancer
Doctors gave no hope
But the boy had the answer
"You showed me love
Even if you didn't believe
I'll tell God to hold him
And let this man be"
2 days after, then it happened
He opened his eyes
Doctors could not believe
To all it was a surprise
But then my husband said
"He came to me when I was asleep,
He said my father dear
You shall not weep"
"you will complete your journey
Live it with you wife
You gave me your love
I am giving you your life"
Copyright © Jamie Rua | Year Posted 2012
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