You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13, NIV 

I knew a simple man

who had a crooked nose 

his smile revealed his crooked teeth 

he seldom showed his toes.

His crooked fingers let

nickels and dimes slip through

his backbone is more curved than straight

his hair is oft askew.

He loved his day of birth

and made some plans that day

that once he got his feet to work

he’d do all things his way.

His parents came to think

their babe got switched at birth

he was a challenge from the start

his will now loosed on earth. 

He then became a man

the calendar said so

he knew most everything he thought

and grabbed the world’s toe.

But nagging at his mind

were mysteries of soul

he wondered if there was some god

who just might play some role. 

He had no clue in hand

for finding deity

the best he knew to do was wait

if only hopefully. 

A few years came and went

still trusting just his head

but one day looking for a bride

he found The God instead.

The simple self-made man

was suddenly made new

the secret corners of his heart

were no longer askew.

His nose still has its bend

teeth still a crooked row

his fingers still can’t hold those dimes

but you now see him glow. 

If you would find The God

you first must aim your heart

and want him more than anything

that is the place to start.

Then set your ears to hear

what others will not see

it is your heart that hears his call

which comes convincingly. 

Be ready next to act

when Truth knocks at your door

he takes the form of Jesus Christ

alive forever more. ~dkb~ 10/3/24

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”                                              Matthew 22:37, NIV 

NOTE: The theme and style is reminiscent of the Mother Goose rhyme, “There was a crooked man,” which I nearly memorized in childyhood.