How Do We Let Them Go? (poem) by Linda Settles Zebsokey on AuthorsDen

How Do We Let Them Go?
by Linda Settles Zebsokey → (All Poetry by Linda Settles Zebsokey)
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The challenge of parents when our children are small is to train them to reach their full potential--physically, intellectually, and spiritually. The challenge when they grow up--is to let them go.

When Our Children Stray… You want to protect them to keep them inside An insulated bubble, encasement of the mind. The world is the habitat of beasts of every kind. Lust, and drugs, murder, hate, disease and suicide, Lurk beyond the painted walls of every parent’s home And monsters of deception, the streets and alley’s roam Oh God of Might and Miracles, how do we let them go? Children wandering in the night, unaware of so Many sorrows that await, so many traps to spring Upon their unsuspecting minds and rob them of Their wings. Oh let them soar above the din of mortal vice and sin, Oh take them higher on Your wings than they have Ever been. Oh God of love and faithfulness, be ever at their side, Speak into the hallowed heart that is forever thine. Oh Master of the Universe, Oh mender of the paths Bring back the lost and heal their hurts, spare them of the Wrath Of Enemies of ancient lore, of dragon fire unleashed Hold them close in your Great Heart their innocence To keep. And if they stray into the den of liars, and of thieves Wrap yourself around their soul and give them eyes To see. The predators that lurk beyond the veil of unbelief Return , oh children, to the One who offers sweet relief. He’ll bind your wounds and cleanse your heart and take You to his rest He’ll vanquish all your enemies and dress you in His best Robe of white—and place his ring upon your trembling hand Though we may sob and grieve your loss, He’ll bring you back again. Tested ,tried and purified, humbled by your pain, He’ll lift you high on wings of Love and turn your loss to gain. He’ll send you out, your broken heart a prize secured by Grace, That brothers stumbling in the dark may learn to seek His face. © Linda settles www.RedeemingOurTreasures.com

Reviewed by Frances Seymour

Reviewed on January 5, 2009

Linda, This is beautiful! I'm glad I found your den! Blessings...Frances

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on December 17, 2008

Linda, Your Spirit Embraces The Bond of Motherhood, This is an exceptional poetic expression, I especially am deeply touched by your comment down below the reviews there....you are a fortress of hope & strength...May Peace & Safety Abound You & Your Family Dear Den Sister
Much Love
Embraced~Embrass�
Peace, Love & Poetry
Vickie

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 14, 2008

I can relate to what you express within this write, Linda; and your faith shines throughout your verses. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on December 12, 2008

I have enjoyed the reading of "How Do We Let Them Go?" for its wise ponderings... An inspiring Paean.

I salute You, Poet.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on December 11, 2008

And every once in a while our children, whom we worry so much about, surprise us and stand up for what they know to be right...Our daughter did that this week. I couldn't be prouder of her.

Cryssa

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Dear Linda,
I think the most difficult job of a parent is to give out children their wings and then watch them stubmble and fall. Most get back up again and learn from their mistakes. Their mistakes is the only way they learn beside our examples. It's tough to watch them blunder. When they hurt we hurt.
Blessings,
arcia

Reviewed by Donna Hollin (Reader)

This poem is very true and close to my heart. It sounds like a prayer that all parents that desire for their children to serve their creator would speak straight from the heart. I know it rings true from this heart! I really can identify with the fear of what is out there. But I also feel that they we have given them the tools to fight and they will fight when they know that they are in the battle. Love ya, Keep on writing!!!!!

Reviewed by R Beeman

there is great teaching in your words. and many have road on the waves of our children through so many things, yet love abounds and patience and understanding are still there.

r.

Reviewed by Alan Busch

Dear Linda,

Amen.

Sincerely,

Alan D. Busch

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey

There is no love so deep, no pain so pure, as that which springs from the joys and challenges of parenting. Our children must make their way through a world gone wild--a jungle of deception and despair. Never let us forget the power of a parent's prayers. Sometimes, our prayers may be the only thing that stands between our children and the predators that prowl the streets in search of lost souls. Today I will claim the words of James, the brother of Christ, "The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man (or woman) avails much." We need not despair--we need to hold our children up in prayer.