My plea for Mr. Tony

My best friend's father who is also like a father to me was in the hospital and something happened where it looked bad there for awhile, and we thought the worst might happen. So I wrote this poem in honor of him, and as a pray to God that he doesn't take Mr. Tony away from us.




My Plea for Mr. Tony

With my voice hoarse and sore,
I beg the Lord above to not take you away,
There’s a pain deep within my heart’s core,
And my soul is in constant, strong, prayer,
My spirit within me cries and is in need of repair.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his children allow him to stay.


The memories I have of you,
Are what I think on each day,
The ways of the Lord you always pursue,
And the way you love God is an inspiration,
Because of this you hold everyone’s admiration.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his love for God allow him to stay.


There is a light in you that shines to all,
And all who meet you from that light don’t shy away,
You wish for none to fall,
Your light which is lit by the Lord,
Is as gentle as a dove but cuts darkness like a sword.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his witness allow him to stay.


Those who see how you live your life,
Desire to follow God in that way,
With your example of a God-filled life,
We all wish to acquire,
The same passion for God with a never failing fire.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his God-filled life allow him to stay.


Because of the faith you show,
A faith that’s knit so tight that it will not fray,
You belong in the Eleventh Chapter of Hebrews so,
Next to Abraham, you should go, for your ability to move mountains,
Your faith is strong and freely in the open, not hidden by curtains.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his strong faith allow him to stay.


The fear of the Lord is your heart’s desire and shown on your face,
From the Lord’s presence you never stray,
Your trust in God shows through in every struggle and hard place,
The reverence and love you have for the Lord makes us tremble,
You hold strong in God when most of us would crumble.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his reverence for God allow him to stay.


Even though you go through many a tempest and trial,
You put your complete trust in God for it does not sway,
You hold fast to this all the while,
And you have gone through more than most ever,
But your trust in the Lord does not waver.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his trust in God allow him to stay.


Even in the moments you are the weakest,
The strength of God lives in you in every way,
Where others would fail you are the strongest,
By your strength you are one of God’s greatest soldiers,
And you take your seat of rest upon God’s shoulders.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his immense strength allow him to stay.


All who look into your face see love,
A love that destroys hatred’s way,
Your love brings joy to all and has gentleness like a dove,
Yet you stand firm in it’s ways and will not be demolished,
And when it spreads to all the world your work will be accomplished.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his love for this world allow him to stay.



A great father you are and you rule your house with kindness,
And your children show you love each day,
In you parenting ways you are just and fair, and in your home is no blindness,
You see all and you rule with love above all,
You do not want any of your children to fall,
But you love them no matter where they go,
And this is always the first thing to them you show.
O heaven’s Angels do you dare to lead him away?
For the sake of his children, please, allow him to stay.


O heaven’s Angels let him stay,
Lord don’t allow them to take him away,
This is what I constantly pray,
As one day passes another day,
Keep him here and in good health and I beg you let him stay.

By Nicole Bittle