A Poem

Lately, I have been sorting through my belongings, cleaning out desk drawers and closets, and packing boxes to move.  In this process, I came across a poem I wrote when I was a young teen in celebration of my cousin's marriage.  It made me smile.  Perhaps it will do the same for you! :)

The greatest gift of all we hear;

The perfect thing to cast out fear.

You'll know it well when it is there;

It's something wonderful to share.

This gift is patient and is kind.

It envies no one, you will find.

But you will see it bright and clear

Whenever your beloved's near.

It is not selfish nor seeks its own;

Finds joy in all and never moans.

What is this gift of which we speak?

We saw it well in Jesus meek.

A marriage must be built on this

To last in hard times and in bliss.

We know it well from God above,

It is His gift - you call it love.