Winning poem submitted to grant competition

Seven poets submitted verses for consideration as Lutheran Social Services’ entry into a grant competition by the CTK Foundation. The winning entry is by John Elmore, public relations coordinator in Communications. All the entries were given to a panel of Central Services employees without any of the authors’ names attached, and John’s was the overwhelming first choice. Here is his poem:

Serving Hands, Loving Hearts
By John Elmore

To lend a hand, to wipe a tear,

A ready hug, a listening ear,

A caring home, a brand new start,

Words to mend a broken heart.

We bring Hope to help them face their pain,

Compassion that dries up the rain,

Solutions so they can start again,

As we share the love of Christ.

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