The Gate

The Gate

My land was once open to all

Free to come and go any who would call

Once I obtained pets though

The freedom it had to go

A fence I built to keep my animals in

A fence to keep others out from those within

But the yard would require an entrance

A gate at the back seemed to make sense

The gate is operated only by me

I can open close or let it be

When I choose to take my animals walking

The gate I will utilize by unlocking

When I return with animals following

They will follow me through the gate the opening

It and the fence I built to keep harm out

Though I do keep a look for evil is always about

A wolf coyote a lion or maybe a bear

These may come in for the gate and fence they don’t care

But it keeps my animals where I can spy

If not scared they would run off and surely die

It is much easier to herd my pets inside

When danger is imminent outside

The gate will keep them where I can find them

If not they will become lost as they will roam

They know My voice and will listen to Me

They know I have their food and board is free

As the sheepherder protects his own

So too will I never leave you alone

Enter My realm through My gate

Hurry though please don’t be late

For Father wants it closed one day

For there are those who are no longer allowed in to play

Amen

JFFIII 4/21/24