I began writing poetry early in my walk with God. I have found it to be the best and sometimes the only way to express what God has made real in my heart. All of these poems are gifts from Heaven to me. Writing them and even re-reading them myself has blessed me beyond measure. I now pass the gift on to you. May you be touched and changed.

Sheep or Goat

To Bruce Marchiano, whose portrayal of Jesus
in “The Visual Bible” inspired this poem

When I see the hungry or thirsty;
When I see a homeless one;
One who is sick, needy, or in prison
What, I ask, is to be done?
Am I going to meet the need I see?
Will I give my food or coat?
Or will I take care of number one?
Will I be a sheep or goat?

Do I care about the least of these;
The one I cannot stand?
Will I spurn those I do not favor,
Or will I reach out my hand?
I would not turn my back on Jesus;
I’d do anything, I hope.
But the Lowly One is “the least of these”
Will I be a sheep or goat?

Which will be the choice of my heart;
To the left or to the right?
Will I go to eternal punishment
Or everlasting light?
One day I’ll face the fruits of my deeds
And none can cheat or gloat.
Did I meet the needs around me?
Was I a sheep or a Goat?

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