Wives and Mom's

She never stopped, she never quit,
Not even a tiny, little bit.
If I’d done wrong she’d hammer on me,
Because she cared so much you see.

As a child, she protected me the best she could,
And she always emphasized the importance of being good.
As I grew older my own thoughts would take over the way I felt,
But they never stopped momma from praying with her arms upheld.

A rebellious youth, with no rhyme or reason for things that I would do,
And a mother at home praying that the Lord would see me through.
I became a man with hardened ways, and often bitter thoughts,
But now I had a wife and mom, who both prayed, that it would be the Lord’s salvation that
someday I sought.

And as the years seemed to mellow me out somewhat,
And the wrongs had a way of putting me on the spot.
I finally realized I wasn’t the one who was in control,
It was God all along and those prayers that laid heavy on my soul.

He knew someday that I’d be His and understand,
That his plans for me were much more grand.
That serving Him is such a treat,
And all I had to do was lay it all, at my Savior’s feet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Culverhouse Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM
beautiful poem, and testimony, hope you have a good week and Christmas.
Brown Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Very interesting poetry you have posted today Ron. Thank you as I truly enjoyed reading it. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Babcock Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
So much emotion in this piece. Yes God has a plan and he always knows what to do. He put two wonderful people in your life. God Bless Phyl
Loving Iii Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM
a thoughtful and wise piece. very good. john h loving iii
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Praise be to a mom and wife who did not give up. Great poetic tribute that you have written to honor them . Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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