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A Preacher Wanders
by Dayvid Graybill → (All Poetry by Dayvid Graybill)
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A Preacher Wanders

 

Waiting for the sermon to begin

What might I have to say?

Sunday morning coming down

The people gather to pray

 

Twenty years in the pulpit

And I still get nervous as hell

Why do they come to listen?

For some, not all is well

 

I dread the Sunday morning

When my words are all gone

And I open my mouth to preach

And my mind doesn’t turn on

 

Will they sit in silence

When my words run out?

What if I lost my thoughts

And the deacons began to shout?

 

But today the words kept coming

And the people smiled and prayed

A candle spilled wax on the cloth

Just another rogue Sunday

 

2010 © Dayvid Graybill

 


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 Reviews of "A Preacher Wanders"
Reviewed by Dark Knight
Reviewed on October 9, 2011
I think you and i know this scene all too well dave--well done

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on October 10, 2010
Sometimes preachers can really get your attention while others just dont have the gift.
hug
kathy

Reviewed by Padre Scott West
Reviewed on October 8, 2010
I can totally relate to this one. It's only been eighteen years, but I can sitl relate to this too

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Can't imagine being on tap every Sunday to encourage my fellow man, especially given the relentless drone of the daily news. Hat's off! Patrick

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
The words are still there.
God bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Well done indeed..stay safe and well..Hugss

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Hey, preachers are human to, right? Nice write.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Ragno Donna
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Such fine words for a preacher. You definitely would catch my attention.



Ragno Donna

Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
A well composed piece, Dayvid

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Creative and well written, Dayvid.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
very nice write,

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
So creative ~
Well I bet you are very comforting, and down to earth, and not all full of pomp like some of them are. I'd love to see you preach!
I get nervous before performing too, after years and years, it's just part of the getting up I suppose.
Ever,
Christine

Reviewed by larry linville
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Dayvid, I've spent 50 years in the pulpit and feel you message. Wish we lived closer and could set and talk about the"call" which we can't escape even though we want to at times.

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Wonderfully written.


GOD BLESS YOU
TONY

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 7, 2010
Nicely done, Dayvid. God bless.

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on October 6, 2010
Well written. I like the mood you set in this, with the positive ending like a treat.

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on October 6, 2010
I'm in the front row with my tarot cards and railroad bible aka deck of cards...aces and eights, I bet you a Menno sermon and raise you a candlestick! Good to see you back posting, Dayvid. I've missed you...be well you rogue!

Love and erotic nipple candle wax,
Sage


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