Backsliding
Again I have allowed work, worry and things
to drop a veil
It blocks my vision and makes life stale
It mutes the sights and smells that surround
And makes me forget God's beauty that abounds
Within my box I rarely see
The wonders of life where the costs are free
A bird in flight, a flower in bloom
Gets lost somehow in our news filled with doom
These words I believe are seldom heard
Respect, love, hard work and efforts with
rewards well earned
If I care not for you, and you care not for me
It is no surprise that neither of us can see
For caring and sharing adds depth to life
And shines on the world with light so bright
It lifts the veil and us see
God gave so much beauty to you and me
Lynda Leigh (c) 2005