The time has come to say so long,
but I don't know quite how.
In ten short years I've put down roots.
I'd love to stay. But now,
a church out west has called my name.
They claim that I'm their man.
And though it hurts to pack and move,
it seems to be God's plan.
I'll miss our home and neighborhood,
our church and friends and school.
And though my mind has settled peace,
emotions often rule.
When memories come, my eyes tear up.
My gut knots in a ball.
To leave a place you've grown to love
is like a death. That's all.
And yet I know such sorrow's sweet.
The pain means lives have touched,
that love's been offered and returned,
not seldomly, but much.
This hurt's a sliver in my heart
I don't want tweezered out.
The ouch will help not forget
a town I care about.
As strange as it might seem to some,
I'm grateful for the pain.
It means I felt embrace by you.
Perhaps you feel the same.
Such sadness is a part of love
for those who risk to care.
It is the proof that those who reached
found ways to really share.
So thanks for letting me draw near
to share my heart with you.
And if you would, please pray for me
as I begin brand new.
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PO BOOKS BY GREG ASIMAKOUPOULOS |
Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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A COVID Prayer
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2020 Hindsight
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A December to Remember
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