and who is my neighbor? (poem) by Connie Faust on AuthorsDen

and who is my neighbor?
by Connie Faust → (All Poetry by Connie Faust)
Rated "G" by the Author.

Save

Hard to believe we were intimidated by Harry when we moved to Paxinos; he was gruff, but kind. Helen was the quiet, old-fashioned farm wife, the picture of the grandmas of the past. Their "dutchified" accents gave us some chuckles. Mostly, we just basked in their goodness. For Christmas one year, I made them a plaque with this poem.

"......and who is my neighbor?" You're a blessing to us all -- Your neighbors see what is meant by friendliness and charity. Lessons in compassion carried 'cross the lawn; the lifting up of Jesus through each new dawn. Grandparents by proxy to our kids in need; For their souls' rich blessings to the Lord you'd plead. Now that they are grown & gone, your prayers and love lift them in remembrance still to God above. A call in summer meant blessings from the land; Garden bounty, offered by a neighbor's hand. Loaves of homemade bread or rolls spoke of warm caring; Cherished feelings -- house-to-house -- from neighbors' sharing. Your steadfast faith has lifted me, though unseen; Words can't ever say just what your friendship means. I'll never comprehend all God has done through you; I just pray He'll teach me to be a neighbor just like you! (Jesus) answered..."Love your neighbor as yourself." ...so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:27 & 29)

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on August 31, 2008

What an inspiring write and so true, I want to be a neighbor just like you my friend. How touched your neighbor must be. Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on August 23, 2008

You are so lucky. Awesome poem. Liz

Reviewed by Destiny Diadem

Reviewed on August 11, 2008

A call in summer
meant blessings from the land;
Garden bounty,
offered by a neighbor's hand.
Loaves of homemade
bread or rolls
spoke of warm caring;
Cherished feelings --
house-to-house --
from neighbors' sharing.

That was beautiful. I hope to be a blessings to others like that neighbor.

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Hello Connie,

This is so wonderful, very heartwarming.

Cynthia

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on August 6, 2008

Connie, a thoughtful and tender gift you gave, and gave again in the telling to us.
john

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Great write Connie.

Reviewed by S Phillips

Reviewed on August 5, 2008

God Bless America, eh?

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Beautiful, kind, thoughtful words to express such love, friendship and gratitude....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Beautiful write, Connie; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Connie,

A beautiful gift - your neighbors and the present you honored them with - well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.