FULFILLMENT
—by Walter Lewis Smith
I have worked in the fertile earth and
planted a garden, so I know what faith is.
I have listened to the birds caroling in
the early morning and at dusk, so I know
what music is. I have seen the morning
without clouds after showers, so I know
what beauty is.I have sat before a wood fire with old
friends, so I know what companionship is.
I have walked the paths of quietness along
the forest floor, so I know what peace is.
I have dwelt in the valley of remembrance
and on the hills of home, so I know what
love is.I have seen the miracle of spring, the
fruition of summer, and beauty of autumn,
followed by the repose of winter, so I know
what life is. And because I have perceived
all these things, I know what God is.
the flowers are in cousin Brenda’s yard in Fairbanks.
The poem is copied from IDEALS magazine January 1964.
~~love and Huggs, Diane
Beautiful flowers and wonderful words. Thank you Diane for sharing.
:O What a beautiful poem and so very true. I love the pictures, I just love flowers.
Nina
A beautiful post!
Thank you. Sometimes we need a poem to remind us of all we have. This one certainly does that and I am so glad that you posted it for all of us to read.
Diane, You put such wonderful words with my pictures. They added so much meaning to them. Thank you. Love Brenda
wow. awesome poem…and great pictures of course!!
Beautiful! Lovely photos, even lovelier sentiment.
Thanks for sharing!!!!