Traveling Ambivalence

 All the treasures I hold dear are ever in my heart,

Even when the miles stretch long and we are far apart.

Sometimes, I'm loathe, I must admit, to travel far away,

It’s hard to go...to travel long, when my heart bids me, stay!

But it is not proximity that holds our love together,

When paths diverge and we must part from all our earthly treasures.

It’s  memories shared and hours spent in joy, and sometimes, tears

It is the ups and downs of a life entwined that keeps our loved ones near.

And nothing that this world can offer, or any foe devise

Can rob our hearts of the love we hold—a love that has been refined.

Refined by fires of conflict, of forgiveness, and restored

Oft with tears and laughter, and sometimes with remorse.

So I can part with those I love and go to share my heart

With those who bear such heavy loads, yes, I can do my part,

T o ease the suffering of those who share my own particular pain

And know that when I bear their burdens—it is my Father’s gain,

And He will keep my treasures safe within His wounded Hands

Until my travels bring me home to be with them again.

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Linda settles

www.RedeemingOurTreasures.com