TO BE ALIVE

by: Grace E. Easley

At unexpected moments
I feel a joy so fierce,
It vibrates through my being,
And almost seems to pierce
My humble heart that trembles,
Like a leaf upon the wind,
And I dimly grasp the meaning of
God's gift of LIFE, to men.

There lies beneath the surface,
So much we cannot see,
It takes years to discover
Our true identity.
How many weary miles our feet
Must trod before we find
A measure of contentment,
And a bit of peace-of-mind.

But life's a lot more simple,
Than most of us believe,
And it is true that what one gives,
Is what one shall receive.
It all depends on where you look,
The things that you will find,
Every day is new, so leave
The bitterness behind.

To really be alive takes more
Than breathing in and out,
Faith and Hope and Love are things
We cannot do without.
What matter if our earthly ties,
Are such that Time can sever?
For God has promised to us all,
...The soul goes on forever!

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