DISAPPOINTMENTS

There are times in life we carry
Disappointments and distress
And we try to find its meaning
During days of loneliness.

When a pledge for life together
Finds love’s dream walk out the door
Bitter anguish knows no measure
Like a death, life is no more

If your dearest friend has failed you
And its tearing you apart
Or you feel you’ve been forsaken
There’s one Friend that won’t depart.

You are not alone this journey
These sharp thorns that mark your path
Are like those He bore on Calvary
To prepare you for life’s task.

So when disappointments tempt you
To give way to bitterness
Look to Christ the Source of comfort
He’ll bring joy and happiness.
Ben Pent
   

THE GHOST OF LITTLE JOHN DOE

Sixty-five million sweet faces appear
Torn from a womb without feelings or fear
Simply a blob of some tissue to scrape
Clearing the mind of some awful mistake!

Time that heals wounds are like ghosts from the past
Memories that haunt us with pictures that last
Children at play with such joy and delight
Then Little John Doe appears in the night.

Graduates receiving diplomas one day
Little John Doe could be seen in the fray
A medical doctor! Inventor! On stage!
To influence a Nation: a saint or a sage!
 
Where does this curse of abortion begin?
Is there forgiveness from this mortal sin?
Even though ignorance has driven the plan
God’s loving grace is extended to man.

Millions of children surrounding God’s Throne
Their Angels rejoicing! They’re all safely Home!
Each Johnny Doe wants the family complete
Give Jesus your burden find peace at His feet!
Ben Pent