The Heart of a Child
I wish that I could love;
With the heart of a little child;
Even though I am older;
I want a faith that is young;
You were born a babe;
Gentle and so innocent;
You were once like me;
Now I want to be just like you;
Trusting in the Father;
Radiate with joy;
Obedient and loyal;
Singing your sweet praise;
Give me a child's heart;
So quick to forgive;
Eager to love;
That I may always be in awe;
To give my heart freely;
To those whose hearts are broken;
As you always did;
I see you standing there;
Your little arms held up so high;
Beckoning me to pick you up,
So you may carry me.
With the heart of a little child;
Even though I am older;
I want a faith that is young;
You were born a babe;
Gentle and so innocent;
You were once like me;
Now I want to be just like you;
Trusting in the Father;
Radiate with joy;
Obedient and loyal;
Singing your sweet praise;
Give me a child's heart;
So quick to forgive;
Eager to love;
That I may always be in awe;
To give my heart freely;
To those whose hearts are broken;
As you always did;
I see you standing there;
Your little arms held up so high;
Beckoning me to pick you up,
So you may carry me.
Dear readers, this poem was inspired by the following Scripture ....Isaiah 11:6 and Luke 18: 17
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentYour poetry is moving. The images that accompany your poems are bright and colorful, I really like them. Who did the artwork ? In addition to being a writer, I am also a serious painter. In my mission- statements, I refer to myself as a faith- based painter. Sometimes, that's all we have....our faith.
Very beautiful.
Doubt does not exist in the faith of a child.....If only we could all have that kind of Faith.......
This is really, really, inciteful and lovely.
simply done with superb effect!
Beautiful creation from verse. Making it easier for people to understand the Word as it speaks. A beautiful poem and translation.
Very sweet. I love your poem and your illustration.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS ending!!: "Your little arms held up so high; / Beckoning me to pick you up, / So you may carry me. Very well done Lisa. Very lovely.
beautiful poem!.......................
This is one of my favs of yours lisa !!!...very beautiful !!!