The Carpenter's Son
Once a carpenter could sing
Lullaby rings
Putting nails into the wood
Passing time the best he could
Building a strong base
To live in grace
Having this space
He designed not in haste
Bringing peace to his case
There was a lovely wife
In his life
Giving birth to a son
Miraculously done
A gift from God
It was her job
To raise him through being a youth
Under the carpenter’s roof
Speaking only the truth
Years past and the youngster grew
Talked to many and a few
Teaching lessons
About sacrifice and confession
Charisma the carpenter’s offspring had
Never did anything bad
But it was those jealous and in power
Living in their hypocritical tower
Attitude really sour
One wanted children’s head
Wanting the carpenter’s child to be dead
Not until a magical dinner
Was the mission assigned, “do away with the sinners”
Deciding to accept not self-destruct
Two boards were attached simply construct
Hanging on the cross
Forgiveness reigned humankind was the boss
Once a carpenter could sing
He knew something
His son was anointed a self-proclaimed King
Guardian angels serving on his wings
Showing freedom from the devilish controlling thing
Copyright © Marc O'Brien | Year Posted 2020
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