Poem: Called

Called

By: Joi Maree Flowers

Just because my name is called

It does not require a response

I do not answer to every voice

And do not stand when called to attention by all authority's summons

As I am selective

To whom I acknowledge

And cautious

As to whom receives me

After all

All smiling faces aren't pleasant

And all welcomes aren't inviting

As the Devil is very convincing

When tempting

And cunning with his attempts

In pursuing my hand to take his

Though at times I have been close to answering him

And influenced to entertain his act

But I have heard the voice of God

And it is so beautiful

That it can not be mimicked

Even by evil

So when my name is called

I will know if an answer should be returned

As I do not answer to every voice

And do not stand when called to attention by all authority's summons

Unless it is of God's will

And I will know

Because I have heard His voice