by Vea Terrie

Created on: February 16, 2009

He's My Father, Too

Two of God's children
One was blue and one was green
Were engaged in a battle
The fiercest ever seen

As Blue was just about
to inflict blows painfully hard
Green saw them coming
And shouted, "Help me God!"

Blue dropped his weapon
and looking through eyes grim,
asked Green this question
"How is it you know Him?"

Green said, "He's my father,"
in response to Blue

Blue answered back,
"He's my father, too."

They helped each other clean the wounds
each dealt and received that day
And as they left together,
this is what each had to say

When I was young they told me
that all men were God's children
I thought it was just a story
and did not pay much attention

But when I heard you call His name
I realized it was true
That one of the brothers they told about
is you, my brother, you

The color of your skin
is what had me very confused
I thought that you were evil
and that I would be abused

I quickly grabbed my weapon
to defend all I hold dear
Foolishness caused me to err
and not think very clear

I should have offered you my hand
to welcome you, my brother
But instead I allowed my fear
to fill my heart with anger

I hope I did not hurt you
or cause you too much pain
Please forgive me if I did,
for it will not happen again

As God smiled down from heaven
without need to be concerned,
He said, "Now I can get some rest.
My children have finally learned."

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