This heartfelt faith and resilience poem captures the profound connection between a child and her father, drawing a beautiful parallel to our relationship with God. It explores themes of trust, support, and resilience, illustrating how we can find strength in our Heavenly Father’s ever-outstretched hand. Through vivid imagery and touching reflections, the poet, Cheryssa Hislop, reminds us that even when life feels overwhelming, we are never alone. This inspiring piece encourages readers to lean into their faith and trust in God’s unwavering presence during life’s challenges.
My Father’s Hand
One day I sat in a room listening to the speaker
My mind started to drift, my eyes began to wander
They landed on a young child with her father
She seemed to be distracted just like me
But unlike me, she had license to just be
Whatever she wanted to be and do
She had a pass, as young ones usually do
Suddenly, she stood up and started for the hallway
Her father followed
One foot in front of the other
She took two heavy steps out the door
And as if an invisible being knocked her over
She started to tumble
But she didn’t fall
I watched as she reached for her father’s hand
She knew he would be there
And as if he knew she would
His finger was already outstretched
With newfound strength, borrowed one might say
She kept walking
Down the hallway until I could no longer see
And I thought to myself
Isn’t life my invisible being
Ready to knock me over, I tumble
But I do not fall
I reach for hand behind me
Forever outstretched
The one that strengthens me
My Father’s hand
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