On Knowing

There is nearly nothing for which
We have a need to die for
Like, in seeing absolute suffering
Things that run contrary to our Lord
Especially when we are commanded
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 complicated matters
Of simple truth....

We must rely on loving relationships
For Love, does not require any proof
Should we not just look
To the fruits of our own labors
And reap rewards so to share them
With our neighbors
In exchange for sacrificing
Such small choices
Then thy will be done
When we raise our depth of faith
For it is there we will find
The subtle things we all wish
And there we will possess all goodness
Without fear of losing it
So when I find I'm in the throes
Of fighting my own fears
The only truth that I desire
Is to serve for many years...

For there, desires are satisfied
Filled to overflowing
And our relationship
With that which we choose,
To call God,
Has granted us,
The gift,
Of knowing.....

Tony Taylor