The Narrow Path

Remember that the smallest seed of faith is of more worth than the largest fruit of happiness. - Thoreau

flawed

awed

less than broad

upon this rugged trail i trod

i talk with god

i walk with god

i sing sad and happy songs with god

he takes me places

shows me things

all that faith brings

all that morning sings

as if i had wings

pillows with mints

undeniable truth with more than subtle hints

stained glass with shimmers and glints

i stop and look over my shoulder

as my weary soul squints

all i see is one set of footprints

along with grudged remnants and smudged traces of doubt's soft, curious fingerprints

Author's Note

"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Of all duties, prayer certainly is the sweetest and most easy." - Thoreau