In Memory of a Beautiful Soul

Hearts of Wisdom

When the rain beats on the windswept ground

and the trees are stripped of leaves

when we fear the branches crashing down

and we long for some relief

blinding lightening flashes and

rushing water floods the streets

Thunder rocks the darkened sky,

but hearts of wisdom still find peace.

Hearts of wisdom come to know

you can face the threatening storm

and you can bear the coldest chill

when you've lived in summer's warmth.

Even lost in wilderness,

you can still be safe from harm

It's when you're walking on the edge

that hearts of wisdom may be born.

When we learn to number

all our days the seasons 'round

when we number all our days

hearts of wisdom may be found.

When a blizzard shakes my house at night

and I feel the north winds blow

when I turn out all but one small light,

bank the fire but keep the glow

I remember words you spoke,

from the heart, I've come to know

'We will never give up hope'

hearts of wisdom don't let go.

 

-Jane Krieger, 1997