Watchman Poem by Rob Lamberton
Watchman
Have you left your watch
As the night grows late
Where are your thoughts
Are they on your fate
Have you left your watch
As you work and play
Forgetting so much
At the close of day
Are you on the watch
To prevent a fall
At the ends approach
Did you give your all
Are you on the watch
Keeping thoughts at bay
Do you know whose touch
Will have it's way
Who shall you watch
As the night moves on
On those He's bought
For the break of dawn
Who shall you watch
Will it be your own
Or Him who died
For you all alone
Will you keep your watch
Till the break of day
Or fall to sleep
As it comes suddenly
Will you keep your watch
Over purchased souls
Or be drunk with life
Pursuing your own roll
TWO: Crystal clearly composed and so gorgeously worded, I have enjoyed tremendously your intelligent wordplay. This is a Masterpiece, dear Rob
ONE: Dear Rob, you use the word WATCH in so many ways, great brilliance is here in the sound of your poem
THREE: I'll tell you why, I will cite your line in that quatrain here: Or Him who died For you all alone Great Beauty! TOP Marks!
A beautiful and discerning poem so well expressed. The recurring lines enhanced the beauty of this write. Great thoughts to ponder about. To my favorites.
This poem brings to mind so many verses: Mark 13: 35-37,1 Thessalonians 5: 6,1 Peter 5: 8, Hebrews 13: 17, Romans 13: 11-12.
This is a powerful reminder to guard not only our hearts but others as well from the snares of sin. Too easily do we fall asleep and grow drunk on the earthly pleasures of this life, may God give us strength to remain faithful. Fantastically penned!
What an absolutely amazing poem, Rob! ! ! I'm pretty sure that this is now my favorite poem of yours! Great rhythm and rhymes, the recurring lines make this poem very powerful! Very discerningly written. May we all stay on watch, lest we fall away (1 Corinthians 10: 12) .
I concur with the wonderful comments of my friend, Poetess Sylvia. This great perceptive poem is indeed a masterpiece. Brilliantly presented, crafted and expressed. The words used linger and strike like an arrow delivering those meaningful words right through the heart, mind and soul.
A great meaningful poem with rhymes.Who will watch us or whom do we like to watch when we are reaching the end of our journey.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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FINAL COMMENT: I like all your poems, they seem so 'simple' (forgive me for this use) BUT they are in fact ALL MASTERPIECES. You can guess why I say so