Lasting Things
I marveled that he remembered not only the venue
but also, the yard line we were seated on nearly
50 years ago. He was barely a teen when my wife
and I took him and several other young kids to
a Billy Graham Crusade some 150 miles away.
It was not only the largest event of their lives, but
perhaps the most memorable and life-changing.
So, when Vincent reminded me of that treasured
venue and that we were seated on the 50-yard line,
my heart was deeply warmed. Moreover, I was reminded
to continue pursuing the 'Lasting Things' of life.
About this poem
This poem, written 8 days ago, speaks about human events and relationships that are lasting.
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Written on December 19, 2023
Submitted by Curtissr on December 27, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 539 |
Words | 104 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 5, 6 |
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