The Old Country Road

I was walking down the Old Country Road,
Feeling very sad, and Oh, so alone.
My mind, my heart, my soul, very dark and cold,
My life seemed so empty, nothing to behold.

Something lay in my path, very shiny and bright,
It gave off a glare, reflecting the great sunlight.
I bent down and took this marble into my hand,
Suddenly, I remembered when life was just grand!

This tiny object that caught my eye,
Took me way back, into days gone by.
I sat by the roadside and drifted back through the years,
To the days of fun and laughter, without any tears.

Engulfed in memories of when I was a child,
With my brothers and friends, playing games, running wild.
Life, it was so simple and happy back then.
My heart started dancing, my face bore a grin.

Hours passed, three or four, as I sat there that day.
The sadness I had felt, just fluttered away.
I held onto this marble, so small and meaningless.
It’s funny, how it filled my afternoon with such bliss.

Well, how did it get there, this odd little toy?
Perhaps it was dropped, by a young girl or boy.
Or could it have come as a sign, from God above,
Placed there to remind me, of His undying love?

When I was feeling quite down, and in my darkest hour,
I went to a pleasant time, our minds have this power!
With a smile on my face, a light heart, the pain did not last.
My faith restored, happy times will come, they have in the past.

As I went on my way, my mind now at ease,
I took in the beauty, and warm, gentle breeze.
I continued my walk down the Old Country Road,
Looked up and said “Thank You,” He had lifted my load!

Copyright © 1997 – 2004 Cynthia Castle
All Rights Reserved