Be of good spirit, child, and carry light
upon this wondrous, worn and weary world.
Seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
For those around you may not have the sight
to see this precious gift of life unfurled;
be of good spirit, child, and carry light.
You will encounter thoughts divine and trite;
philosophies to set your mind a-whirl.
Seek wisdom; search for what is true and right.
The days will come that seem like endless night
with sharpened consequence unfairly hurled.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light.
A man who lived in darkness, fear and fright
in foetal crouch took ages to uncurl,
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
I may not be around to see the height
you'll reach as you climb past me, darling girl.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light;
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
Feb 16, 2011
Feb 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM UTC
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light
upon this wondrous, worn and weary world.
Seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
For those around you may not have the sight
to see this precious gift of life unfurled;
be of good spirit, child, and carry light.
You will encounter thoughts divine and trite;
philosophies to set your mind a-whirl.
Seek wisdom; search for what is true and right.
The days will come that seem like endless night
with sharpened consequence unfairly hurled.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light.
A man who lived in darkness, fear and fright
in foetal crouch took ages to uncurl,
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
I may not be around to see the height
you'll reach as you climb past me, darling girl.
Be of good spirit, child, and carry light;
seek wisdom, search for what is true and right.
I have six granddaughters; I hope to be around for them when they're old enough to grasp this poem.
2-16-2011 JMF
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