Deep Wells of Gratitude

There are moments in our lives that capture years

And years that pass in an unknowing haze,

A look, a wakening glance and light appears

Where darkness seem to fill the endless days.

A touch, a smile can wake the sleeping soul

Or sound that resonates through body's walls

And suddenly is filled the empty bowl

Within the breast; a golden silence falls

On man, miraculous, a bliss of peace

Envelopes all, sanctifies and heals,

The path is clear, hurdles vaulted with ease,

A stealth of joy across the landscape steals.

In earth we recognize the sacred place

Predestined as the habitat of God

Life and love are met in one embrace,

All evil from our hearts forever barred.

Swiftly as it came the force is gone

And we are left a glowing memory

That gives us strength to front oblivion

And will to seek the spirit's destiny.

All now seems veiled and terrorism thrives,

The beautiful, the sacrosanct seems lost,

Yet something in the consciousness survives

The Demon's last assault and bears the cost

That Truth invincible may found its reign,

Repeal this long and painful interlude,

The collective soul humanity regain

Cleansed from the deep wells of gratitude.