"The Yard Cross"

True story about my "Yard Cross"

I wanted a cross in my yard

To remind me of the Lord

An old rugged cross

One that I could afford

 

Called my carpenter Mike

Told him about my plan

All my decorating schemes

Has made him a rich man

 

I told him I have a hill

And I want a big cross

Like the rugged one

To remind who's the Boss

 

While Mike worked so hard

Just right with precision

He was hanging up the cross

When I saw a heavenly vision 

 

It was such a Kodak moment

A photo I had to get

Snapped the camera shot

I didn't mind the sweat

 

My neighbor Loves the Lord

I know she won't be upset

We spend a lot of time

Praying for the "national debt"

 

Mike said the photos are good but 

Knee pads and watch look dumb 

Wonder why he didn't take them off

Where was he coming from

 

Next morning I had a dream

To the Lord I was talking

About my vision and the cross

How with Him I am walking

 

 Talked about the photos

We had a real good laugh

He said "It went just as planned"

And He's still "Chief of Staff"

 

He said "tell my people

They must pray for the nation

Knee pads are needed

There should be no hesitation"

 

He said, "I planned for the watch

Now tell your friends I'm the way    

Time is short and running out

I'm coming soon some day".
by Ginger Sizemore

Reviews

[Big Island Girl]

This is a true and beautiful story about my friend who lives what she speaks; of love for her Lord and for nature and art, and mostly with a heart of gold who loves and cares about people.. She's so much fun to be around, too. This Cross in her yard looks beautiful when lit at night, and offers such peace and joy for all who see it-just like she does. Great job on this one, my friend!

[WordShifter]

Thank you for all the great comments. When I showed this poem to my friend Mike he said he was honored I would write about him, he even had tears in his eyes. I'm thankful so many of you like my poem, I really feel it came from the Lord. He can use anything to tell people about Him and His love, we just have to open our eyes, ears, and hearts. Have a blessed day. Aloha, Ginger

[Kat Collins]

I loved it! How appropriate the knee pads and watch as we supplicate ourselves in prayer to our God. You write so wonderfully and touching. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[Barbara Lynne]

Excellent work my dear Ginger..so beautiful

[Donna Lorenz]

You now have a daily reminder of your goal in life. Well Written!

[J. Hampton]

I love this x 7 : )