Taken from Songs in a Strange Land
An old lady who has
- married a husband
- borne a child
- lived her life
- settled its questions
- found her answers
- completed the circle
- listened to many
- advised some
- comforted others
- strengthened a few…
Needing a companion.
A teacher
- aching for youth
- guiding a lesson
- opening new doors
- despairing at laziness
- encouraging accomplishment
- seeing a need
- overlooking many
- filling some…
Longing for eager students.
A daughter
- concerned for parents
- wanting to please
- grateful for heritage
- longing to help…
Wishing to express this.
A leader
- making decisions
- organizing and planning
- directing and supervising
- in command
- aware of reactions
- prepared…
Needing willing followers.
A mother
- fulfilled by childbirth
- full of pride
- fascinated by her task
- humbled by responsibility
Needing the aid of the child’s strong father
A friend
- eager to hear
- wanting to share
- perceiving a longing
- willing to accept…
Needing a willing listener.
A schoolgirl
- mischievous
- ready for a holiday
- perpetual daydreamer
- full of emotion
- irresponsible
- searching for reality
- unfinished…
Needing a playmate.
A female
- unafraid
- sentimental
- illogical
- loyal
- unpredictable
- thrifty
- extravagant
- calculating
- sacrificing
- understanding
- loving…
Needing a husband’s indestructible admiration.
And always…
A child
- trusting a Father
- relying on His strength
- desiring His approval…
Aware of His love.
©2003 Thrive
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