The Gift

This first piece is a perspective on the gift of love.

Selfless

•

unworthy fool am I

to ignore it
to abuse it
to mistreat it
to misuse it

to mishandle it at every turn

no way do I deserve

yet

over and over
you lay it at my feet
to protect them
from life’s harsh road

time after time
you wrap it round me
as shelter
from sorrow’s storm

again and again
it nurtures and sustains me
on my journey through
the wastelands of the lonely

this light
this precious treasure

no way do I deserve

but forever will I cherish

your soul gift
of selfless love

…

rob kistner © 2007

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This second piece is a reflection on the hard-won gift of wisdom.

Elders

•

reason’s blaze
burned brightly

now spent

insight’s tinder vanquished
left ashen
no threat to incandesce

your flame of logic
once stark against the dark
of ignorance and
narrow vision

flared radiant
sparking inquiry

bold beacon
a seeker’s torch

your enlightened fire
too soon a pyre

reduced now to ember

but warming those
who draw near

and stir
your smoldering wisdom

…

rob kistner © 2007

~ by Image&VerseToo on September 18, 2007.