He Sang Poem by Glen Kappy
He Sang
'And when they had sung a hymn…'
—Mark 14: 26a
You sang, Lord(!)
In a tenor or a baritone?
(Another thing
we're left to wonder—
with hair, eyes, skin, size—
to wonder then let go) .
Was it a solemn song?
Or one to fortify
against the night
you knew would follow?
In times before
on dusty roads
were they who struggled
to keep up with you
surprised to hear you whistle?
Or did they smile
when you'd start
a cadenced song
to make less weary
all the miles?
Or in gray dawn
and back from prayer—
your clothing trundled up
as on your knees
you stoked the fire—
were the first to wake
who cinched their blankets
close against the chill
then warmed
to hear you humming?
As you were flesh
we know you ate
you drank, you did
what all our bodies
need to do.
To these is added
that you sang—
that we need more
than bread to live
was also true for you.
Hello dear Glen, So, so very happy to see you as the poet of the day. You richly deserve it. My heartiest congratulations.! I know you to be a spiritual person and a true christian. And when the Lord sings whether in a tenor or baritone, you are sure to pick up the strains of the melody much quicker than the normal person. It is a wonder song most beautifully interpreted by you, from St. Mark -14.26.a. We need not just bread for our stomach but music for the soul! A vote is a must. :)
What an intimate portrayal, of Jesus! This poem is imbued with the confidence of faith. It is such a quiet and assured expression of belief - no strident tone, only the peace of understanding.
To these is added that you sang— that we need more than bread to live was also true for you Very good poetry. you are a missionary through your writings dear Glen. tony
Thank you, Tony, the comment and the recognition in it. Though it’s less obvious in some of my poems, almost all come from my wanting to celebrate God in God’s various aspects—as friend, savior, creator, etc. May our lives be celebrations and reflections of God. -Glen
we're left to wonder— with hair, eyes, skin, size— to wonder then let go) . Was it a solemn song? Or one to fortify against the night you knew would follow? wonder, solemn song night, very good poem dear Glen. thank u. tony
Excellent poem Glen...a spiritual reflection on the human condition!
Amazing insight into the human side of Jesus, and the wondrous love that made Him come down from heaven's throne to walk this earth and be one of us. Indeed, His very Presence is a song of love.
glad you read this one, cynthia. i would have guessed you'd appreciate it. on his humanity, as i was reminded recently, his most common self-description was son of man. be blessed! -glen
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Against the chill.... thanks for sharing....
and thanks for commenting. -glen