Those who abide will receive their award The philosophy of many learned people Follow in the footsteps of the strong, The righteous, the forgiving and the just Know that darkness will never overcome The sage remind us of the Sacred Light We must never adjust to idleness There is too much to do and time is short Many are waiting for our help Do we say yes to the call or just ignore Are we attentive to the world’s condition? Lovely cruises in warm climates sound great But feeding those suffering starvation feels good Inspect the condition about you What can you do to help improve it? If this is the road you wish to take, remember You must be strong and persevere because It is an uphill climb and when you get to the top You must realize that the journey has just begun Some, including myself, are on the edge of the end It would be easy to fold and walk away, but Prudence advises that you would become depressed You stay light and lively by giving of yourself The Sea of Galilee is green and full of life Trees, vines, flowers and shrubs grow abundantly For every drop of water it receives, it gives back The same to the Jordan River which then flows to The Dead Sea where no life exists or could thrive Every drop of water it receives it keeps Where do you want to be? Angelic spirits must be your guide Open up and do what you know is right When looking back you will have no regrets Your home in the Kingdom will be waiting for you Steve Haarman aka Stanski January 20, 2021 ^