Joseph: fatherly mentor

I find it hard

To father Him

In goodness.

God called.

We answered.

Someone had to get the chore.

The pressing delightful

Assignment.

But here he is at twelve years.

So imaginative

Agreeable and faultless.

Must he stay this way?

Will it see him through?

Work and trade.

Conflicts.

Temptations

From other kids.

Setback.

Lies and thievery.

Rejection

For His purity.

Mary, is this job

Beyond us?

Beyond me?

God be praised.

Is Destiny assured?