When you LOOK at a Cane

What do you see when you look at a Cane?

If you see something new might they call you insane?

You may see just a stick that is red and is white,

just a hard piece of candy—with this limited sight.

You may see a plain hook for your nice Christmas tree,

dressed in lights, wrapped in garland, ‘long side symbols of memory.

You may see a shepherd’s staff used to care for his sheep,

bent on top to help rescue, give protection, help them sleep.

You may see the letter “j’ standing for Jesus of old,

that Great Shepherd of sheep, bringing life to His fold.

Some will take a fresh look at this cane in this year;

they recall 04/16 with deep sadness and fear.

I see red, I see white, I see candy to bite;

I see hook, I see staff helping sheep to the right.

I see “j,” I see JESUS guiding faithfully still;

all who trust their CREATOR with their life, with their WILL.

This Creator of all, the GREAT SHEPHERD of men,

came to earth as a man, died for men, Rose Again!

HE is soon coming back to be JUDGE, to be KING,

give your heart to THIS SHEPHERD—give HIM EVERYTHING!

Now you have set before you, not one cane, you have two,

one for Jesus, one for JOY filling me, what about you?

Charles PughCHRISTmas 2007

*If you take these 2 canes and cross them at the hook and the bottom, you can see the VT ribbon symbol used to remember the 04/16 Tragedy.

*If you take these two canes and spread them out touching at the bottom, you will see a heart.

*What else can you see?

**Dedicated to my LORD; Inspired by my dear wife, Susan