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The Preacher

He preaches with a heavy hand laid upon the Word of God. No need to be seated on a throne. He’s at eye level with his congregants. if he avoided their gaze, as if his eyes shielded the sun, and blathered on, as if nobody cared, then they could let their eyes roll and yawn. Firmly, he holds up that Word of old, for this preacher cares, oh he cares so deeply for their souls, so deeply he will divide the wheat from the chaff.

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Date: 5/21/2025 7:02:00 PM
There are so many mega churches that don't have this old down-home type shepherd who know their sheep anymore. This made me somewhat nostalgic, my great grandpa on my maternal side of the family was a preacher, visiting the sick and needy by horse and buggy, I never met him, but I heard he was a dear shepherd to his flock :) This was so sweet to read Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 7:46:00 PM
Thank you for sharing. It is nice to hear about your great-grandpa. I’m sure you have been blessed. Hugs and thank you, dear one!
Date: 5/21/2025 2:11:00 PM
This is very inspiring- I have known a few preachers that have this gift. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 3:04:00 PM
Yes :)
Date: 5/21/2025 9:54:00 AM
Good one Kim. Like that the preacher is at eye level. The last stanza is great
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 12:17:00 PM
Thank you, Oliver!
Date: 5/20/2025 5:05:00 AM
Very interesting read! The last line is great, have a nice day lovely poetess Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 5:24:00 AM
Thank you, Abdullah! I appreciate you!

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