Not Mine

“Lo, children are an heritage from the Lord . . . . ”  (Psalm 127:3)

My children?

No, not mine;

Gifts unearned, undeserved they’ve been from birth.

My flesh and blood?

Yes, of earth;

and yet, like me, their souls belong to Him.

My possession?

No, but His;

Who lets me custodian and mentor be.

My legacy?

Yes, the lives

They lead will bear the mark on them I’ve pressed.

My heirs?

Yes, and no;

I can bequeath them only dust, but He the realms eternal.

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