Notes About The Poem

Based on John Chapter 6

 

Two Small Fish and Five Barley Loaves

Five thousand people gathered at the Sea of Galilee
Following Jesus, miracles hoping to see
Jesus asked His disciples"Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?"
although He already knew how to accomplish this feat


One of His Disciples, Andrew, saw a young lad
Five barley loaves and 2 small fish is all he had
But how can so little feed so many
Jesus took the loaves and gave thanks and then there was plenty


After seeing this sign, the men knew the Prophet
This Jesus, who God sent into the world they had met
He took the fish and bread the little the boy had and made it grow
To feed the five thousand, the Bible tells us so


When you think you have  little to offer,no talent or skill
Remember the little boy who offered his meager meal
Jesus gave thanks for the loaves did He not
In this story, Jesus shows He can use our little and bless a lot
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Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 9:37 PM
you did well making this famous story into a rhyming story! I like how you put some emphasis on the little boy and his offering something meager that turned into something so grand!
Rebstock Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 8:52 AM
Thank you very much
Mossburg Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM
An old favorite told in a new way. Thanks for sharing this. Steve
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August 27, 2015 at 8:52 AM
thank you
La France Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 8:52 AM
Shirley, beautiful story of giving and sharing, wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my blitz poem
Rebstock Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Thanks, I appreciate you visiting and comments, too.
Callus Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 5:04 AM
Yes, Shirley....every little bit counts...helping those in need, an encouraging word, etc. In giving we find joy. // paul
Rebstock Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 8:33 AM
True, thank you
Holmes Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 7:36 PM
A nice poem about a fairy tale we all know and love...the last line rocks!...and thanks for the comment Shirley...Peter.
Rebstock Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Thanks for reading & comment. I don't expect all to believe as I do, but for me the story will always be true. Either way fairy tale or true, thanks for getting the meaning I was trying to convey. Cool.
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