Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Legacy
by Melissa M.
About my dear dad, gone home to heaven.

He left a legacy of volumes,
Shelves and boxes full.
Thoughts of writers deep
From which we can cull.

He left a volume of legacy,
Prayers and actions full.
His life very strong,
His mind never dull.

Even when his last breaths were taken,
Painful yet made clear,
He asked to stand up
For his Lord was near.

Will our actions be remembered here
As pure or defiled,
Graced by love of God,
Or with fear and spite?

4 comments:

Salomé du Toit said...

Aww, that's beautiful Melissa! God sure had a special plan when He blessed us with fathers.
May God continue to bless you and enfold you with His loving arms.

I haven't been able to keep track of your blog lately, have been busy, but I've been enjoying reading here. :)

Melissa M. said...

Thank you...glad you are enjoying my blog! :) God bless!

Mrs. E said...

That is lovely, Melissa! :)
Godly Fathers are SO special!!

Love~ Jen

Melissa M. said...

Glad you like it.
Yes, they are. :)