on my heart...

In light of recent experiences, I've been thinking about this poem & wanted to share this today...

If we could plan the way of life, there'd be no tears, no loss,

But then, how should we learn the meaning of the cross?

How to learn to bear our burdens with courage and good cheer?

No need to do a kindly deed if all were perfect here.

If everyone had everything, what need of sacrifice?

Would things have any value if they did not have a price?

If trouble never came our way, how peaceful life would be,

But then, perhaps, we'd never learn to face reality.

If nothing ever interfered with life's calm, easy flow,

How should we learn to brace the storm, how would the spirit grow?

If all were well, what need to serve, to love and sympathize?

The things that make us humble are the things that make us wise.

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