Poetic Verses
For Mr. Berry
It seemed I was driving in circles
On a likely wild-goose chase
Searching for parts for my old truck
Not found just anyplace.
The excursion was quite exhausting
And soon became a chore
But my disappointment faded
When I knocked upon his door.
I asked about an old blue truck
Parked out beside a shed
He told me it was not for sale
So, nothing more was said.
But as I was about to leave
He began to talk at length
About how God has blessed his life
Though cancer sapped his strength.
Hearing that, I chose to stay a while
And listen to him talk
Impressed by his intense resolve
To stay the Christian walk.
So, I gained a new perspective
On how precious life can be
Which made what seemed a wild-goose chase
A blessing God gave me.
On a likely wild-goose chase
Searching for parts for my old truck
Not found just anyplace.
The excursion was quite exhausting
And soon became a chore
But my disappointment faded
When I knocked upon his door.
I asked about an old blue truck
Parked out beside a shed
He told me it was not for sale
So, nothing more was said.
But as I was about to leave
He began to talk at length
About how God has blessed his life
Though cancer sapped his strength.
Hearing that, I chose to stay a while
And listen to him talk
Impressed by his intense resolve
To stay the Christian walk.
So, I gained a new perspective
On how precious life can be
Which made what seemed a wild-goose chase
A blessing God gave me.