I have seen, I have heard and I believe.

David Wakeling

I have seen the Sun rise over the Pacific Ocean,
I have seen the Moon sailing over the eucalyptus trees,
I once saw a grandfather kiss his little granddaughter on the forehead.
The light reflected in a quiet lake and I saw children laughing.
I saw the sick healed and the blind see.

I have heard the voices of angels in the night sky,
I have heard music that came from a violin,
I once heard a good father say he loved his son,
The sound echoed in the valley and I heard children singing.
I heard the up-lifting choir voices coming from the church.

I believe that much of this life doesn’t matter.
I believe that cold hard logic is a bird with wooden wings.
I once believed that there were answers.
My beliefs float down-stream like autumn leaves,
I believe that gentleness survives longer than honesty.

  • Author: David Wakeling (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 27th, 2024 03:03
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  • arqios

    In most cases more than answers and logic; gentleness and listening companionability goes the distance, let compassion reign!

    • David Wakeling

      Indeed as it is written so shall it be. Compassion shall reign down.

    • sorenbarrett

      The last four lines in this poem were my favorite. This poem weeps with tragic sorrow of disillusion. Very powerful

      • David Wakeling

        Yes in the end all we have is gentleness.Thanks for commenting

      • Goldfinch60

        Gentleness in our lives is so wonderful and healing David, fine words.

        Andy

        • David Wakeling

          I have to agree with you my friend. Thanks for commenting



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