gifts

gifts

i have searched for knowledge

i have searched for peace

‘pon plains, in valleys

i took my lease

i’ve climbed the mountains

to look beyond

‘pon prayerful knee

did God respond

i heard my breath

in quelled repose

i’ve turned the stone

i’ve stubbed my toes

and through it all

i’ve  turned, i’ve tossed

i’ve gathered things

i’ve paid the cost

and now come time

i must let go

to taste the fruit

of seeds i’ve sown

each path has it’s

own reward

and step by step

i must walk toward

gather your notes

and study them well

and wisdom’s gift

is yours to tell

climb that mountain

survey the field

watch and listen

and life reveals

. . . . gifts

© 17 September 2012 : William S. Peters, Sr.