Love Poem: Called By Grandma
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Written by: L Milton Hankins

Called By Grandma

I have lived with an inner conflict my entire life Since early childhood I wanted to be a teacher But I was raised in an old-timey country church Everyone almost assumed I would be a minister. My grandmother was most influential early on And, I heard her say many times in conversations “Milton is going to the preacher in this family!” As I matured it seemed, without any hesitations. My profession in life was Grandma preordained, I joked I was called to the ministry by my grandma. Deep in my heart, I yearned to be schoolteacher But I prepared for ministry without undue hoopla. Now, I realize I was really a life-long teacher Always mingling the two professions very well I would have been much happier in a classroom Of kids, than I ever was pursuing the Holy Grail!* Statistics say many people change their profession During midlife, pursuing what pleases them most But, when a Grandma says you are to do something Who's to argue with the call of the Holy Ghost?*
Written August 17, 2022 [*absolutely no disrespect is intended here, to be sure!] SECOND PLACE WINNER submitted to "Inner Conflict" Poetry Contest sponsored by Unseeking Seeker