I Am But One, But I Am One (more)

by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Posted: January 10, 2010

Never underestimate the difference you can make…

I hear the Savior calling me to rescue the oppressed.
I choose to answer willingly for I've been richly blessed.
I am but one but I am one whose candle mocks the dark.
I am available to Him who owns my willing heart.

I cannot disregard abuse in brothels, fields or slums.
I will not rest until I work that justice might be done.
I am but one but I am one who feels the children's pain.
I am available to Him who calls each one by name.

I'll be a voice for those enslaved by power, lust and greed.
I'll advocate for those in chains until they have been freed.
I am but one but I am one who will not be denied.
I am available to Him who with the victim sides.

* January 11, 2010 has been designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

** The above poem can be sung to the Norwegian folk tune ordinarily associated with the hymn "My Soul Has Found a Resting Place."

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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.

Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store.

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Well said...

You are as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fears; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.

Samuel Ullman