Poem " The Meaning of Baptism"

The Weight of life,
pronounced, profound, and perfunctory,
comes swiftly upon humankind.
A  reminder of  mortality and weakness;
in the face of unforeseen tribulations.

Yet man can find hope eternal,
in a simple act of devoted love.

For baptism, our sacred promise to accept him,
thorough acts of piety and prayer,
brings strength, which mirrors Godliness,
and allows the spirit of grace to enter,
marking us his well beloved child.

For while man is born of woman.
He is also born in Christ,
and he acts in priestly service,
on this journey we call life.

Yes a man is born of water . . . and purified of sin
Yes a man is born in spirit . . .  and strengthened for the disciple role
Yes a man is born to serve . . .  and to love and feed God's people

It matters not the path that's taken;
Worn smooth or overgrown with brush.
Our God must be reflected;
in every soul we touch.

Yes, Faith must ever be our password
Christ's Passion must attend our every act
For with our Holy Baptism
God has marked us for his work.
His child, whom he holds fast.


Written and published by Mark R. Day October 25, 2011 copyright October 25, 2011 all rights reserved [Inspired by a Sermon given by Pastor Will Montgomery of HUMC, in Lynchburg, on 16 Oct 2011]