Colan writes: "I am retired and live in Mount Airy, NC., with my wife, who apart from God is my greatest inspiration. I have been writing poetry for several years. Writing poetry is the greatest "outlet" I have ever experienced to release my inner emotions, and express my stance on spiritual issues. Most compositions, are derived from observing "down-to-earth" events that occur around us. Many offer a personal "mini-story" with a metaphor of spiritual implications that portray God as the ultimate solution to life's problems. My goal is that any and all compositions will present Christ and His sacrifice at Calvary as the solution to problems encountered along our journey."
A childhood marked by poverty
His commodities, we're very few
Comfort and luxury, as others had
None of these, he ever knew
The meager resources that he had
Were channeled as best he could
To "make lemonade from a lemon"
Was a principal, - he understood
Determination and perseverance
And seizing every opportunity
Began to yield dividends
Soon a ray of sunshine, he could see
Prosperity later became reality
Success came to his door
"Rags-to-riches", was now the story
A lifestyle that was not know before
A greater analogy comes to my mind
A Babe in a manger in Bethlehem
Surrounded by cattle in a stable
The future appeared, bleak and dim
Later, he had no place to lay His head
Yet He ascended to Heaven’s throne
Is this not a "rags-to-riches" story
No greater one was ever known
Our righteousness is but filthy rags
"Works" could never merit His grace
But riches untold are ours to claim
If we only, His plan embrace
Scarlet sins, now whiter than snow
When His blood is applied
The vilest sinner is now clean
When under His wing, they abide
Everyone who has turned to Christ
Can claim a "rags-to-riches" story
Impending doom, they have escaped
To gain Heaven’s eternal glory
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