Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A Mother's Task - Algoa Bay Port Elizabeth


Gifted Christian Poet

I have, entrusted to my care, a young and tender soul
to mould and guide and teach and love is such a vital role;
No greater task or honour could ever come my way
And awesome are the duties to be carried out each day.

Each word I say is noticed, each deed I do is seen,
For little ears are listening and little eyes are keen;
My life must be a mirror, reflecting Christ our King
as to the feet of Jesus a little child I bring.

Time passes very quickly and so soon he’s fully grown,
And one day in the future, I’ll reap what I have sown,
What matters then is not the wealth or status he achieves
but that he truly loves the Lord and knows what he believes.

Reproduced by kind permission
SJA
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