Zack Sandman

by Michael D Nalley   Oct 27, 2008


To my great-great nephew Zack
Look to the future don't look back
Control your anger quench the fires
Of petty revenge and ungodly desires

When you are threatened use your head
Seek security in divine wisdom instead
To err is human to forgive divine
At the last supper we all may dine

Yes, youth is wasted on the young
Far too often this sad song is sung
You know I believe I could have done better
Though few may follow the word to the letter

Many a man through the sands of time
Has received mercy for a small crime
No justice below or mercy above
Serves itself without divine love

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  • 15 years ago

    by kelleyana

    You are talented. I enjoy reading reading so much your poems. It always left me thinking...
    Life is filled with struggles , yet at times most can be overcome easily. Very strong message. It merits 5/5. i like it, kel

  • 15 years ago

    by Katie

    I thought this was sweet. The advice is great also. I liked it! Great!

  • 15 years ago

    by Bugg

    Oh, this was so beautiful! I loved the words that you used; they were so powerful. It was honest and I can see that you really care for your great-great-nephew. He's lucky to have somebody like you in his life. :)

  • 15 years ago

    by gracey grey

    "Though few may follow the word to the letter"
    ^^
    Awesome lines here. It kept me thinking actually of how many times one tends to overlook the power of "words".

    What I loved most is the last stanza. I have heard people using "grains", but "sands of time "is totally something- vast and unpredictable. And the message in the last two lines has been penned down beautifully.

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    Great message of inspiration. You know the young ones have a problem thinking of consequences, their frontal lobes aren't fully developed yet. We can hope, they don't do too much they will regret until the executive judgement kicks in! Nice job on the poem!

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