Stop and Listen
Who can change the thoughts and intent of my heart? Passion bleeds from me. People all around yet invisible to each other. Going here, going there; their minds set to the task. Look! There is a playground with children laughing and playing. Who pays attention? Hurry, Hurry, Hurry... you are going to be late! Come here, go there. Wait! Wait and see! Stop and listen! Isn't the laughter of children a sound that lightens the heart of man? It is good to stop and listen. Is it not good to look to the right as well as the left? Is it not good to lift up your head to the hills? Open your eyes all of you who sleep! Open your hearts to the laughter of children. Lend an ear to the wisdom of your father. Do not disregard the tears of your mother. Slow down dear one. Take a breath. Let the Spirit lead you along life's path. Prayerfully you will lend an eye and an ear to the Lord of Hosts!