Introduction…
My father, the late Elder William Burnett Page, Sr. was a very special man!! I like to think of him as the Renaissance Man, for he had the fortitude to wrangle a large truck, but could write and speak a message most eloquently! In my eyes there was nothing my father could not do and I always felt safe whether it was from a midnight thunderstorm or stranded with a flat tire on the side of the road!!
My father was quiet and patient, yet with a single snap of his finger, he could set a whole house in order! He showed up when it was most important and his ears always managed to grow back every time I would talk them off. I truly believed he could sense when we, his children, was up to something unbelievably stupid; for he would walk-in to stop danger in the nick of time!
My father went from his earthly work to his eternal destiny a few years ago and I miss him! I miss not being able to tell him about my latest triumphs and challenges. I miss sharing more of my dreams, but my heart is comforted because he is in the right place and is forever young. Even now, I can imagine that he has Jesus hemmed up in a corner in heaven debating the scripture in that distinct way he would point his index finger to make you hear him better! LOL!! That is a such a Bill Page move!!
My father was not perfect, but to me HE WAS GREATER THAN SUPERMAN!! He was, is and forever will be my Kingdom Ebony Prince!! This for you, Daddy...
My Ebony Prince
An Excerpt From "My Journey to Wholeness: The Sojourn Continues"
Dedicated To My Father: The Late Elder William Burnett Page, Sr.
Ebony man! Created and shaped of earth
Trusted with heaven’s authority
Partakers of God’s holy rebirth.
Equipped with mahogany eyes that gaze
upon our Futures--plain and bright.
Broad, round noses designed to inhale
the invisible Substance of life.
Vessels of honor--possessors of power
Speaking full truth and instruction for this detrimental hour!
Deep Adonis built for protection
In one hand there is comfort. In the other, the rod of correction!
In his belly run rivers of God’s spirit and holy word.
Yet his feet refuse to walk away from promises made firm.
Sable greatness passed through his blood into mine
God’s way, God’s law is my inheritance--how sublime!
Silent praying; quiet thinking, yes, I learned that from him.
Secretly seeking Jesus and have succeeded
in finding my precious gem.
In my earthly father’s house have I been placed
Eternally grateful and wonderfully graced.
Brought up in salvation and humble recompense
It has been my honor to be in the presence of
My Ebony Prince!