F. W.Stockburger

Remembrances

Vick Carsten

THE TAPESTRY
   or Why Webb was Called Home

My life is but a tapestry between my Lord and me,
   He's building up a pattern that is hard for me to see.
Sometimes he weaves in sorrow, and I, in foolish pride
   Forget that He sees pattern, but I, the other side.

Not 'til the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly
   Shall God unfold the canvas and I'll see the reasons why
The dark clouds are as needed, in the Weaver's wondrous plan
   As the threads of gold and silver from his ever faithful hand.

So even as the tear drops fall, look up and seek his way,
   So you can know his strengthening hand is with you every day.
He will not fail or falter, He'll always do what's right,
   All He asks of you, dear friend, is to keep him in your sight.


Now here is a piece of my normal fluff. Another neighbor was hospitalized
and I did this quickie for him:


I thunk and thunk(*)
   and did conclude
      that you should be
         quite well imbued
            with Get Well Thoughts
               and dirty jokes
                  from neighbors, friends
   and sim'ler folks

I can do naught
    but scratch my head
       and press a rabbits food
          instead -
             and make a wish
                that very quick -
                   you will come home
          no longer sick!

          Take head, dear friend,
             and hasten home
                Else you'll be stuck
          with another pome !