" The Gift Of Knowing.."

There is nearly nothing for which
We have a need to die for
Like in seeing and suffering things
That are contrary to our Lord
Especially when we are forced to do
What seems useless or absurd
And so it becomes quite difficult
To respond to that which is not "The Word"
And simply forget our own views
In these matters of simple truth
We must rely on loving relationships
For love does not require any proof
Shouldn't we just look
To the fruits of our own labors
And reap rewards, so to share them
With our neighbors
In exchange for sacrificing
Such little choices
"Thy will be done"
When we raise our faithful voices
For there we will find
The subtle things that we all wish
And there we will possess all goodness
Without fear of losing it
So when I find that I'm in the throws
Of fighting my own fears
The only truth that I desire
Is to serve for many years
For there our desires are satisfied
Filled ,to overflowing
And our relationship with God
Has granted us the gift of knowing

Tony Taylor   (Chicago)