We Have Heroes

By Richard L. Provencher

Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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We Have Heroes

 

in our midst. One

who carries himself awkwardly

a school bus did this

when he was only seven

hit him hard after children drop-offs.

And the Lord gave him

a will to live—

now 60 and praising His name.

 

Then that lad whose

motor-bike got side-swiped

by a car – beer in the driver’s seat

sent him flying over

the handlebars. Now he

stumbles along the street. A cop

stopped him one day--

drink too much mister

no the answer with a smile

just glad to be alive.

 

There’s Peter not too

swift they say. An IQ of sixty

equals hugs and love

in his heart. There are no

strangers in his life only

new friends.

I love you his refrain. Now 50

in age and still a young

at heart in the eyes of our Master.

 

Bless the disabled Lord.

Also bless those who give them a

space in their own eyes.

Bless the parents who forever

love them.

Bless these once children

now grown

into their communities

of valour.

 

(c) 2018 Richard L. Provencher

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate PG
Non-fiction
Words that Matter
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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A good comment on the blessing that can still come, despite accident or disability, where love and trust gives grace not bitterness – to those who bear it, to those who notice their joy in struggles and are encouraged, and to those who support and benefit so much by so doing. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Yes Rhiannon, your words are so true and from the heart. I had the pleasure of working with all categories of challenged people from every circumstance, and experiences gained from 22 years in Social Services. Dear friends of ours in our town have such terrible limitations yet these glitches are not determining their quality of life. Blessings to you today from my wife, Esther and I.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Best Wishes to you, Richard. Thanks for shining a light.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you PT.When I was younger I wanted to help people overcome problems. After dad came back from 4 yeras in world war !! he had a very hard time adjusting to life, especially after two years in the Battle of Britain. Then I learned so much from my clients during my many years in social services. The disabled -- mental and physical taught me how to overcome in spite of many limitations they dealt with each day of the rest of their lives. They continue to inspire me.     

Richard L. Provencher

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