December 1, 2017

My Journey to God

Ode to Trees

O’ trees
You appreciate
The rhythm of things.
You understand and respond
To every season’s change
Though change and letting go
Isn’t always as easy
As it looks.
You live life in two worlds—
Solitary and solidarity
Embracing the gifts
And challenges
Of both.
You have mourned the loss of many
Yet have remained rooted
Standing firm and tall
In faith.
You are great teachers
Of patient waiting
And how growth is slow
And takes time.
You remind us all to
“Look up!”
And trust what the Heavenly Father
Is calling us to.

By Cathy Lamperski Dearing
 

(Cathy Lamperski Dearing is a member of Saint Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.)

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