There is a Promise

There is a Promise

that is hidden

in all things

it waits to

be discovered

offering words

of love

and hope

of illumination

and shows

you

the continuity

of all things..

that there is

one eternal season

and that the stages

of humanity

are the spring,

summer,

autumn and winter

the day and night

the first kiss of life

the first kiss of death

all contained in

the query, question

and surprise that makes you wonder

what the promise itself may be..

we are all like incense on the wind

we live as both fragrance, ash

fire, dust, intent ,

and

for a time we burn

and are gone

there is a promise

it waits in the hearts

of everyone

a true romance

of a soul’s meander through

the psyche

and the pyche’s leap

to consciousness

we should take the time

to bow to the humble

and the small

for in such things and people

the promise speaks

the most

if you search for god

or happiness

wealth or a brand new car

a golden lover or bright new dream

pause and stop

to know that

there is a promise

dwelling in between

the rush and rapture

of what you call your life

There is a promise

it waits for you

every day and impression

each passing year,

in tears and laughter

the promise waits

a quiet voice, it speaks

waiting for you to hear