Language of Enchantment - THE KITE (prompt 21)

THE KITE

Dennis was devastated!
What would his daddy do?
Dennis dreaded facing him
Because in his heart he knew

He had disobeyed his dad...
Disregarded the man’s rule...
Playing at the park when he
Should have spent the day in school.

He had really been too eager
To fly that fearsome kite.
Now it was tangled in a tree
And he was tangled in his plight!

That Dennis could be doubting
His dad’s forgiving grace
Was just the keynote that could keep
Him from his rightful place.

As son he had some privileges...
Mercy surfaced for his sake
And just the simple sorry word
Was really all that it would take.

It’s much like God, our Father,
Dealing with the human race.
He’s aware of all our weaknesses
Yet hopes we know our rightful place.

Sons are assured forgiveness
Fully paid for at The Cross...
A sorrowful repentant soul
Never has to suffer loss!

Unlike doubtful little Dennis...
We know whom we have believed.
We’re confident our Father cares
So our cares are all relieved.

Yes, at times we may get tangled
In the world with all its strings,
But we fly higher than a kite
Because we’re carried on God’s wings!

Doris Jacobs-Covington
June 14, 2012

Dedicated to Janet and Mouse

Galatians 3:26
For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
1 Peter 5:7

God is faithful and reliable. If we confess our sins,
he forgives them and cleanses us from everything we've done wrong.
1 John 1:9

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THE KITE (prompt 21)