Poem Dedicated to B/R Writer Kevin L. and Others Who Need Encouragement

Note: Many people young and old write about sports, while life's challenges sometimes press us to share, communicate and encourage each other. I was impressed to encourage Kevin and others, on this day and beyond.

Dedicated to those who love sports, their family members, and those who need encouragement.

CHEER UP, CHILDREN

Grow up, children ‘cause

All the years that mother stays

Are just a little while

When matched against the length of life

I’ll see when heaven bound.

Cheer up, children.

I gave my love abundantly

And nurtured all your dreams.

I cried with you, I prayed with you,

I soothed away your pains.

Face up, children.

Old mama’s worn, a little tired

My heart’s a little slow

But secretly, I pray you know

‘Cause you have needs, I know.

Now as I stay a little while

It’s in God’s hands, you know.

But children, let’s face the facts!

The God I serve is wonderful

His way is so exact!

He will not err in His concern

And love for you and me.

The God I serve is marvelous

His place is yet supreme

To any thing this earth can give,

To any man made thing.

I’ll see my Jesus face to face

And live eternally.

You’ll shed some tears,

That’s only right

Since on this side we shared

But, babies let’s face up to life

I’ve got my place up there.

My place is with the King of Kings,

A burden bearer, kind true Friend.

He’s with me now with His great power;

I pray to Jesus every hour.

As I grow old

I realize the times we had were good

But my God said that Heaven’s place

Is yet to be understood.

The Word of God is true you know

I do not doubt one bit.

Grow up, children

And think about the love God gave

To nurture your dear life

And think of His salvation which

Gave you eternal life.

God’s grace prevails

In your life now

As it did yesterday.

Pray more, children

‘Cause God’s will moves us day by day

Toward His eternal place.

‘Love you, children.

Amen, children.

Copyright 1989

Adapted by JBG aka Damali Binta Yael