Deborah Burch Poet Sonnet

The Volunteer

The Volunteer

Each heartbeat of the volunteer 
Exudes a hope for mankind that
Embodies lessons of mercy, 
Honour, and compassion; equal

That higher calling made to all
Believers. The power of...love. 
Not just love for friends, but strangers.
Daily sacrificing their lives

And their selves on the alter of
Humanity. For no other
Reason but that calling breathed
Deep within each drop of blood...That

"Greater love has no man than this:
to lay down his life for his friends. "


3.26.2017©deborah burch 


Sonnet

Dedicated:
In Honour of my son
In Memory of my husband 
And to all "Good Samaritans" in the world

Holy Bible: reference 
John:15:13

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Pipping Stars September 2, 2017 at 7:31 AM love this ... awesome thoughtn ...

Ralph Sergi August 16, 2017 at 4:33 PM A beautiful poem in honor of your son and a tribute to your husband. My deepest compliments!

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2017 at 8:05 AM A beautiful poem, Cap'n, with an excellent message:) lovely tribute to your husband and son :) hope you're doing fine:)

Eric Boddie May 19, 2017 at 2:21 PM wow deborah, i simply Love your Spirit....i am so glad my heart was Blessed to hear it....as it flows so loud and clear....but too many of us fall to fear....oh what will my friends say....if they knew i was acting this way....by doing something simply for the greater good....Jesus Said Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Brother, and seriously, we all should....amazing my friend....myself, i offer free tutoring and i am pretty good at it too....;)

Phillip Garcia April 6, 2017 at 10:28 PM Phenomenal, Deb. From start to finish it flows eloquently with a powerful sentiment. A moving piece, for sure

Doug Vinson April 4, 2017 at 11:39 AM Wow. (((Deb))) So well said, so well done. : )

Paul Callus March 29, 2017 at 4:43 PM A most lovely dedication, Deborah. Your words express the true significance of unconditional love. ~ Warm regards // paul

Chris Green March 29, 2017 at 7:15 AM Beautiful Deb, simply beautiful and uplifting. We all have so much we can give if only we allow our hearts to lead the way.

Kim Merryman March 28, 2017 at 10:10 PM A poignant tribute to your son and husband, Deborah! Beautifully written. Blessings, Kim