I wrote this poem for Grace when she was being honored for her devoted service in the UMC. She was my next door neighbor and good friend for nearly a decade. She moved recently out of state. I miss my friend.
What’s in a name –
A name like Grace?
In that name, a friend –
a ready smiling face.
Grace, that boon companion,
always the good neighbor,
A count’nance of serenity,
an always open door
The Lord, like a halo ‘bout her,
‘pon her lips, a ready prayer
Your woes she’ll lift in aid,
and holy compassion share
A kind and helpful word
to guide my growing child.
To help him along his way,
advise him ‘gainst the wild.
A word or two of kindness,
and, yes, some few of praise…
Grace that true and valued friend
with whom God blessed my days
This poem appears in My Life In Poetry – An ebook of original poems, much of which is autobiographical, composed by D. Denise Dianaty, published January 2015. Find your copy at http://a.co/gbWNVUb. Always FREE with KindleUnlimited on Amazon.