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The Old Truck In the Master's Hand

The old truck hadn't been used in a while, But it should be good for a few more miles. Under the hood, the engine was rusty, And the interior smelled faintly musty. Assuming it would start--we all wanted to know... When we put it in gear, would it actually go? Someone called,"All the tires are flat". But a little new air would take care of that. Better get some fuel, since the gauge is on "E". Wash the windshield, so the driver can see. No problem to let it coast downhill to the mechanic's shop; Next question:Are the brakes good enough to make it stop? The truck was so bad, it had no heater fan. But the Master Mechanic had a Master plan! He took it to His shop for the needed repairs. 'Twas quite a long time that He kept it there. He tinkered, and cut, and removed lots of stuff Solving problems we had thought were real tough. He put in new hoses, gaskets, and such. What a joy to watch His skillful touch, As He cut away the old to make room for the new. Finally the day arrived when he was all through. A great crowd gathered around the shop door, To behold the new creation, there on the floor! It was washed up, and pumped up,and all the fluids were filled. Even the body He had been forced to rebuild. Fresh paint;new tires;and the engine a'humming. It was ready to face the world oncoming! When flaws seem difficult to be fixed by man. Stand back, and watch the touch of the Master's Hand. Charlie Pelota

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/16/2010 4:26:00 PM
This was a well deserved feature this week.... Keep the creativity flowing..... Congrats....:JP]
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Date: 2/16/2010 1:31:00 PM
excellent! So entertaining
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Date: 2/16/2010 9:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem feature this week, Charlie. Sincere, Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/15/2010 1:58:00 PM
Beautiful allegorical poem. Congrats on your feature. Happy Writing!
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Date: 2/15/2010 12:15:00 PM
Charlie, many congratualtions on your poetry being featured >> James
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Date: 2/15/2010 5:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Charlie. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/15/2010 12:54:00 AM
nothing to hard for God and great way to put Charlie may the Lord Jesus continue to bless you with words to say and write
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Date: 2/14/2010 11:39:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 9/16/2009 5:13:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today Charlie. Excellent. Love,Carol
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