The Loud Boys of the Neighborhood

The loud boys of the neighborhood
Came to play at church frequently
And a few were of the brotherhood
Having joined without their family

As troulemakers, they were best known
But, also, they'd not apply themselves in school
And we had two young sons of our own...
Yet, still, there was that golden rule

Pondering, I prayed to find a way
I felt impressed- to teach them and change their lives
I became excited to see them every day
And teach them of service, truth, and light

An Elder took an interest in them
And did what had helped him in his youth
He taught them to harmonize hymns
They behaved...and we waited for their voices to improve

There were nine boys in all
Each gained a vision of their future
Their lives today are miracles
All because prayer had been my tutor

Each went on to serve a mission
Becoming valiant men of service
And from one Elder's lessons
They gained good voices unto purpose

The story doesn't end
For in their future as leaders
They became my children's friends
Who look up to them as heroes!



I Love Loud Boys
Elder Yoon Hwan Choi
Ensign, November 2009, 53

I cried through reading this whole talk...
It is so sweet...click on the title to read it

As a side note- I have now written a poem for every Oct. 2009 conference talks! One eventually leading to another. What a blessing it is to have words from General Authorities to nourish us with light and point us in the right direction- Strengthened by their testimonies.