I Wonder

I wonder

I wonder at the marvels of this universe,

As I trip trap through my mind.

I wander through this gorgeous creation,

hills, valleys, fields, beach, and trees,

Contemplating this lifetime and my place in it.

I dream of days of service to God and man,

my family, friends, and community,

Not following the status quo, but following all

We as humans are designed to do.

Living

Thriving

Giving

Sharing

Caring

Loving, above all, loving.

When faced with adversity,

I may have a moment to feel it, but then,

I keep the faith through it.

I am meant to be here for such a times as this.

Emboldened

Emblazoned

Empowered

To be the best of me, exactly as I am called to be,

In alignment with God and the universe.

When encountering a culture that is unloving,

Hurtful

Destructive

Unkind

Seeking Death

Selfish

Hoarding

Hating

I recharge, out in the woods, with those who give care and bind my wounds.

I press on, never allowing darkness to overtake me and win. I can never be destroyed. I will leave a legacy of love.

I wonder at the marvels of this universe

As I trip trap through my mind.

Julianne McElroy