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Topic: Leadership (03/14/05)
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TITLE: The Mother Load | Previous Challenge Entry
By Nancy Hardy
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Not all are destined fame.
A few are self-sequestered,
Rejecting spotlight’s flame.
I know of one such leader
Who leads with gentle hand.
Such power in her whispers,
I’ve yet to understand.
She never led an army
To victory’s sweetest spoils.
Nor ever earned a medal
For all her earthly toils.
No fancy corner office,
Filled with lofty accolades.
Just a messy little junk draw
And a smile that never fades.
She governs well a household
In times both lean and stout.
Giving God the glory,
Her trust in Him devout.
Wise always is her counsel,
As to the Lord she led,
Her tiny little daughter,
Receiving daily Bread.
Her strength is in her weakness,
Or so she’ll always say:
“God’s grace is all-sufficient,
His presence is my stay.”
She taught, to be a leader
Your ‘self’ one must deny.
Pick up the cross of others
And hold God’s banner high.
Though time has slowed this leader,
Her tread no longer swift.
Mom’s sweet and tender guidance-
My family’s greatest gift.
When her time on earth is through;
Her tasks are all complete.
That’s when God will call her Home,
And waiting there, will greet.
On that bright and cloudless morn,
In heaven’s Great Beyond.
“Well done, My faithful servant!”
Her Savior will respond.
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It is very well written.
A great tribute to Mothers.
Kathy
The message captures my heart as a mother, and inspires me to lead by example. Good job!
The flow of this poem is perfect. It really should be sent out for consideration to some magazines,ezines. It is just beautiful and a great reminder of a high calling. Blessings!