A Sonnet – My 90-Year-Old Prayer Warrior Neighbor
Sometimes, us authors daydream and hope for a sudden burst of inspiration, but more often than not, it seeps into our lives like a gentle whisper, easily missed if we're not attentive.
Just when I had committed to praying the rosary daily and rekindling my prayer life, I noticed my ninety-year-old neighbor walking by outside my office window. Every single day. Alone. Engrossed in prayer, clutching his rosary. It was definitely a sign. Here's my simple tribute to my friend who Jesus put in my path, literally!
Ninety years and going strong
you impress us with your life.
You guide us with your rosary
to remove our daily strife.
With rosary in hand, you will,
walk all around our park.
Your devotion to our Lady is
what gives us all a spark.
Inspired to remain in prayer
for the current state of man;
You ask our Lady to intercede
as often as she can.
Just pray like Bill with his grace filled plea
as he leads us to the gates…
of Heaven where we’ll dance on in
where a greater life awaits.
You are our leader of the rosary
that we have come to know.
Thank you, Bill, for your selfless charm,
you help us all to grow…
In love with prayer and Christ-like faith,
a prayer warrior some would say;
A soldier in our midst, we are,
very blessed this day.
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