Be of good spirit, child

Be of good spirit, child

A Poem by Joel M Frye
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I have six granddaughters; I hope to be around for them when they're old enough to understand this.

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Be of good spirit, child, and carry light
upon this wondrous, worn and weary world.
Seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.

For others 'round you may not have the sight
to see this precious gift of life unfurled;
be of good spirit, child, and carry light.

You will encounter thoughts divine and trite;
philosophies to set your mind awhirl.
Seek wisdom; search for what is true and right.

The days will come that seem like endless night
with sharpened consequence unfairly hurled.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light.

A man who lived in darkness, fear and fright
in foetal crouch took ages to uncurl,
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.

I may not be around to see the height
you'll reach as you climb past me, darling girl.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light;
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.

© 2011 Joel M Frye


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your poem is the embodiment of hope!

Posted 6 Years Ago


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~ full of love and full of light... pure radiance...

Posted 12 Years Ago


Oh this is so sweet, I really deeply liked this it touched me so.
So very nicely written.

Posted 13 Years Ago


I like this i was sweet and dear A child will love this when you have lef5 and they are left to wish hey knew you better

Posted 13 Years Ago


This is lovely, expecially your concluding stanza. Something your grandchildren can treasure for the rest of their lives!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Very beautiful and what an amazing gift to all of them Joel. I have no doubt they will be inspired by you. Hugs :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


So beautiful in language and in thought. Thank you!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Allay your concern, Father Knight, the maid will tred rose-petal paths and grant sunshine warmth to every life she graces.
Wonderful, high-minded work. Can't help but love it.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Good poem Joel, a singing almost medieval feeling reading it,great!

Posted 13 Years Ago


a beautiful poem, joel and good advice to the young.

Posted 13 Years Ago



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