The Path I Walked In This World Poem by Terence George Craddock

God in my heart only two things did I promise thee
when I had grown a little older wiser with heartfelt eyes
discerning perceiving could with some degree of clarity;
this world see I noticed God the happy and desperately
unhappy and thought happiness is one of the greatest gifts
that could be given not cold cash money gold diamonds;
that could be stolen but a wealth of rich memories moments
of beautiful happiness written in soulful eyes that pause to smile;

I noticed God this world could be corrupt cruel unkind
evil in wars atrocities famine accidents disasters both seen
unseen I decided in a moment to live a life more;
sinned against than sinning I would try to leave this world
a little better than I found it I would try to sow to water
to leave a few moments of beauty precious rare moments;
singular shining vibrant beauty left in path I walked in this world
I failed lost God in human failings but when I succeeded I shined;


Terence George Craddock (Afterglows Echoes Of Starlight)
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