WESTWARD DREAMING

Those who came had faith
Prayed to God for good earth
They were glad with worship
Approached their destination singing
They were people of God

Knew He made them and
Would witness their manifestation
These devote children
Saw in their minds
Sheep in pastures
Cattle in fields

They had hope
Knowing too
That they were sheep
And would depend on
The Good Shepherd

They entered their “land to be”
With thanksgiving
They were steadfast with love
As they began their destiny

They knew His love would endure
Even though they may lose as
The land they cherished would fail
Causing them to move on
With renewed hope

This was North Dakota
Arid soil and timber less
Hundreds of miles from nowhere
Still possibility called
The human spirit lifted
In the answering

Many perceiving the outcome
As though mystics
And with their faith
Many succeeded, prospered
Lived their lives fully
Then eventually died in peace
 
Stanski
February 23, 2020 ^