‘The Lord Is My Refuge and My Strength’: Christian Poet Earns BGT Golden Buzzer with Moving Ode to Fatherhood
A spoken-word poem exploring faith, fatherly love, and family guidance earned an emotional standing ovation and a coveted Golden Buzzer on the latest episode of Britain’s Got Talent.
Contestant Sonny Green captivated both the audience and the judging panel during Saturday’s semifinal with a raw, heartfelt original piece written as an enduring life guide for his young sons. The performance brought judges to tears and secured Green an immediate ticket to the competition’s live grand final.
1. The Spark Behind the Poem
Before taking the stage, Green shared the tender, everyday moment that inspired his writing:
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The School Run Moment: While walking his seven-year-old son to school, the boy felt embarrassed and hesitated to give his father a hug in front of classmates.
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A Letter for the Future: Calling his son back for a hug anyway, Green found himself reflecting on whether there would come a day when his children might feel “too old” for affection. That thought inspired him to write a poem his sons could read and lean on throughout their lives.
2. A Message of Faith, Character, and Accountability
Green’s performance wove together practical life advice and deep spiritual conviction:
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Faith as a Anchor: Green openly shared his Christian faith, reciting:“I hope you find God like I did. For the Lord is my refuge and my strength, and when we meet our maker one day, finally all of this will make sense. But until then, we all have the freedom to choose. I’ll never force my views upon you, but I’ll do my best to show you what I know…”
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Learning from Mistakes: He urged his boys to cultivate kindness, strong work ethic, and personal integrity, adding: “Be accountable. It’s only right that sometimes you’re wrong, and that you learn from your mistakes. You know what? It’s even better if you can learn from mine. So go on, ask me anything. It’s fine.”
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An Emotional On-Stage Reunion: At the poem’s conclusion, Green’s two sons walked onto the stage to embrace their father, prompting massive applause across the theater.
3. Judges Moved to Tears
The authenticity of Green’s words resonated deeply across the judging table:
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Amanda Holden: Touched as a parent, Holden shared: “I have a teenage girl, and all of that meant so much to me. I’m going to watch it back, type it up, frame it and put it in her bedroom, because it meant so much.”
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KSI: The guest judge was visibly moved to tears, reflecting on his own family dynamics: “Sorry, that just really hit me. My relationship with my dad isn’t always the best, so hearing those words made me think about what I need to improve on. Sonny, you’re great, man. I know you’re going to be a fantastic dad and I know I need to do better as a son as well.”
The moving audition reached its peak with the pressing of the Golden Buzzer, sending Sonny Green directly to the Britain’s Got Talent final.