Gentleness as Strength

Those who see the small are called clear-headed;

Those who hold to gentleness are called strong

                                                                Lao Tzu

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I walk through my day

Seeing the “big” things

my eyes are drawn to the people in power

those with influence

or wealth

to those who are attractive

and wise

to luxury and status

and I am tempted

oh so tempted

to immerse myself

in all the flash and sizzle

and affluence

to appear strong

and in control

affluent

and yet

my soul knows

and whispers to my heart this truth

that the Sacred One

is the Lord of the small

who has a special place for

those who are the least

the hurting

the silent ones

those invisible

hidden souls

and my soul knows

that when I see with the eyes

of love and grace

and seek to walk

with a quiet strength

to walk through the darkness

with those who feel

lost and alone

to hold them

gently in love

that I am

truly

a child

of

God

and am truly

strong