LJ Idol Week Two - Uphill, Both Ways, Barefoot

[foolishfiddler]

"....On a hill far away....."

Mr. Beard is 89 years old.  He is a tiny man, stooped and frail.  His good suit hangs from his bony shoulders and waves like a flag.  Patches of innocent brown skin shine through his frizzy white hair.  Mr. Beard loves Jesus, and isn't afraid to tell anyone he talks to so.

"....stood an old rugged cross...."

Mr. Beard's

Comments

[foolishfiddler]

Thanks!

[kathrynrose]

His good suit hangs from his bony shoulders and waves like a flag. Patches of innocent brown skin shine through his frizzy white hair.

This is excellent. Thank you for introducing us.

Mr. Beard almost makes me believe in God.

I know that feeling. Mr. Beard makes my eyes wet. :)

[foolishfiddler]

Mr. Beard regularly makes my eyes wet. :-)

[cobycaroline]

Most excellent. It reminds me of a dear friend of mine from high school. The way he sang gospel was compelling and passionate, and I often told him that his faith tempted me to convert.

Unfortunately, Jews don't have so much in the way of gospel. :(

[foolishfiddler]

Ah, but you have KLEZMER! Jewish soul!

[supremegoddess1]

very nice.

[foolishfiddler]

Gracias.

[cacophonesque]

You've done such a good job describing this man, I can really picture him in my mind. And I like the way that you interspersed that particular hymn throughout.

[foolishfiddler]

Thanks so much!