ever grow we were empty of hope -    and the sun rose again. we were empty of charity -    and the rain came again. we were empty of peace -    and the stars shone again. we were full of fear -    and somewhere a bell chimed. we were full of haste -    and somewhere a rose perfumed. we were full of anger -    and somewhere someone giggled. ever we empty and fill - ever we live and grow.

for a friend who is learning to say yes.

1journey.net     jan 2004 elias