Peace

Peace in my soul, so long have I desired,

         And peace, this moment, I was briefly given.

Though the answers I seek still elude me today,

         Gently You whispered, “I’m here, don’t give in.”

Uncertainties still abound in my life,

         I want clear guidance in my every day,

But I know it is written, “seek and ye shall find,”

         Thus, through questions shall I find my way.

In spite of my fears, I defied the guardians,

         Boldly, I descended the innermost cave,

I have finally acknowledged I am a seeker of truth,

         So, I must journey on—with courage, be brave.

Longing to hear You, I still wander the desert,

         In silence I deconstruct that which was taught,

And discover the truths that transcend this world,

         Though at moments I wonder, “Is it all for naught?”

Each sand dune I climb, I hope for direction,

         A destination, an answer to my deep confession,

But from the top, I see that the desert is vast,

         So, I pray for a sign, divine intercession.

“What am I doing? Where am I going?

         And ultimately, who am I becoming?”

Though I wrestle for answers, these abstract riddles,

         You remain silent, no answers forthcoming.

In realms of certainty where I seek to live,

         The world is confined, too rigid for my dreams,

Though I feel uncomfortable floating, adrift,

         Doubt is a rudder to explore uncharted streams.

Questions open doors of infinite possibility,

         Gateways to realms where the world can be redeemed.

It’s in these dominions where hope takes root,

         Where healing can blossom and Love reigns supreme.

The more I learn, the more doubts I discover,

         Each riddle reveals a part of the tableau,

So, live in awe of the many mysteries of this life,

         For one day we’ll understand what we do not know.

Today, a lighthouse pierced the fog in my mind,

         A beacon of light from some distant land,

And though much is still to be revealed,

         I saw a future beyond what I had planned.

In my beating heart, I feel the breath of Life,

         In my waking mind, I see You in All,

In symbolic dreams, I hear You speak to me,

         So, will I finally trust You? Will I accept my call?

With Love as my compass, and stars my guide,

         I will continue in faith, for long have I striven,

Above all else I desire peace, a quiet mind,

         I feel peace in this moment, “So no, I won’t give in.”