To reign a kingdom is the goal
Of many who will not
Without such glory, they’re not whole
For dominance is sought
Counting their blessings back in change
These people mark their worth
Not by the joy they can arrange
But by their goods and mirth.
These souls look to the morning sun
With ridicule and grief
They see the efforts needing done
And, thus, dawn is a thief
Never will they enjoy the sight
Of sunlight touching dew
To them, simplicity is trite
They’ve far too much to do.
One day, these souls will conquer all
They’ll raise their swords in praise
They’ll travel down a golden hall
With so much to amaze
They’ll think they own it all, they will
While standing at His feet
They’ll own it all, that is, until
Their grades are incomplete.
In that hour, the Lord will ask
If they'd admired the sun
If not, they’ll have another task
Still needing to be done
Therefore, ‘tis back to earth again
To finish what they must
From paradise to earthly sin
They’ll be, in a mere gust.
An ordinary life may be
Rather boring and lame
But, once you rest beneath a tree
You’ll never be the same
To feel the sun upon your back
And to embrace its worth
Is not something you’ll want to lack
When you depart this earth.
While here, even if for an hour
Enjoy the simpler things
The coolness of a springtime shower
The song a bluebird sings
Slow down, relax and do not seek
To conquer the whole world
Instead, welcome each day and week
Simply, with arms unfurled.
© 2008 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection
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To not appreciate waking up above ground, breathing ... to not glory in the rising of new opportunities with the sunrise ... to not wonder in the trees, the flowers, the clouds, the storm ... is to deny God's myriad blessings! Exquisitely penned reminder, very well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Newfie hugs, Rose
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Peace and all good things to you and yours,
Jim
and secondly I wish I could have said it as well, ten gold stars!!!!!!!!!!! and yes I totally agree, one hundred percent!
Blessings! Jasmin Horst
As a writer, you have focused on what matters in life, especially relationships. Simplicity is being forced upon us, and soon, without a/c, we'll smell the roses and hear the birds sing again.
Ron