ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER

This set of watercolors was inspiration for gifts for each of our grandchildren when they were younger. The water buffalo was painted for our oldest grandson, the giraffe led to a painting for our middle grandson and the lion cub would become a piece of art for our granddaughter. Paul had included some other animals in this collection but never converted them into full sized paintings. Paul’s interpretation would’ve made great illustrations for a children’s book. Maybe I’ll have to write one.

The creatures He bestowed to man, were perfect in every way.

He crafted each one differently, each species He did display

His paradise was freely laid to feed and nurture them all,

But mankind made a big mistake, when he didn’t heed God’s call.

Like our first parents we have sinned and fallen short every day,

We need an advocate right now to carry our sins away.

God sent His only perfect Son to pay the ransom for all,

The world is safe from Satan’s snares, when we answer God’s sweet call.

He died for all upon a cross, He suffered great pain and shame,

The sweet unblemished Lamb of God, would carry our sins and blame,

When He came back to life again, He showed us that we will too,

Eternity awaits us all. Believe He did it for you.