With My God-Given Senses

MY FIVE SENSES AT WORK WITH MY SPECIAL CHILD With my God-given sense of sight I thank* His miraculous might For my special child’s milestones’ height He manifests with great delight: …appreciative face, glowing bright …raising hands while learning left or right …distinguishing yellow from white …sign language show of prayer-plight! As for my ready sense of smell The Lord signals my nose to tell If my special child can revel In his grooming as scented well: …since his quirky acts don’t repel …the baby cologne’s blissful swell …with his perfumed lotion and gel …of after-bath fragrance level! Through my tasting ability God endows me sense-faculty To check food nutrients’ quality For my child’s growth-intensity: …midst sweet cravings - chocolatey …appetite for fish, so meaty …as well as juice, milky and fruity …ignoring bitter or salty! By my God-blessed sense of hearing I listen to my child sharing His thoughts midst shouts so endearing Thru his glee-filled muttering: …Bible stories, his heart stirring …Gospel songs with his voice soaring …stammering about cats purring …noise - whispering, cheering, caring! Along my God-bestowed touch-sense I can feel my child’s innocence Filled with wondrous wisdom’s presence By his assurance-grip’s license: …kiss of gratitude's prevalence …embrace of sweet joy’s opulence …hugs of peace for restful silence …all expressing love’s excellence! *1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. August 10, 2018 6th place, "Five Senses" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Viv Wigley; judged on 8/14/2018.