WordChimes poetry chimes
Chime Of The Day
Poetry Chimes
Newest Poems
Featured Poet
Poet Chimers
Child Chimes
Blog
Chime Links
ENC--Class of '55
WordChimes Founder Quentin Clingerman
Contact Us
 
 
 

Snarling Isn't Darling
Viewed Last 24 Hours: 1 time

By Nan Forehand
Other Poems by Nan Forehand


 

Snarling Isn't Darling

 

down the corridor for a peek
beautiful bundle, mild and meek
how precious - such a darling
proud parents practically beam
alas, so it would seem
sad, so sad, unfortunately true
parents without Christ, if only they knew
they eventually drift apart
day after day they quarrel
one is bound to snap and snarl
innocent ears - sad, little eyes
Social Services arrives at the door
neglect, abuse; you've heard it before
to a foster home, the child must go
one led away, cuffed at the wrists
the other, making accusations, compiling the lists
poor, lost and lonely souls
maybe now they'll find Jesus
pray they'll believe us
it's never too late - don't give up hope
maybe now they'll stop the quarreling
and finally learn snarling isn't darling

Proverbs 21:12
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
Proberbs 21:15-16
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous, but terror to evildoers. A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead.
Proverbs 21:19
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.
Proverbs 22:6
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.


Timely Comments on this Poem

No comments currently exist for this poem.

Submit Your Comment

(will be kept private)
Comment:



Please enter the code above into the box below:


Submitted: Friday, January 5, 2007

Last Updated: Saturday, January 6, 2007

About the Poet
I grew up in rural North Carolina, married for 38 years to my best friend and soulmate, Allen, who retired almost 17 years ago from the Air Force after 24 years of service to our beloved America. We have a daughter, Ashley ( and son-in-law, Kris) and, a son, John, and, our two beautiful grand daughters, Amelia and Haley, and Isaac, our only grandson, all blessings from God. We have four cats; Mr. Peabody, Missy, aka Middle Kitty and Tabby, aka Little Kitty, and Gracie. I've seen a lot of hard times and God has always been here for me to see me through them. I am a vessel God can use to help others in need. If I could be described in one word, it would be that I am an encourager.


Other Poems by Nan Forehand


[Add Your Poem]

[Chime Of The Day] [Poetry Chimes] [New Chimes] [Poet Chimers] [Blog] [Chime Links] [ENC--Class of '55] [Home]