Practise now the presence of the good.
For always good is there, though life is dark.
Acknowledging we live here where we should
Our attitude enlivened by love’s spark
Behind bright pageants and the idols gold
Quiet and modest is eternal grace
And with patience let this good enfold
Ourselves and those who dwell in this earth’s space.
Unnoticed by the rich and envious court
Like a stream love flows in channels sweet;
Known to artist and to waiting poets
Like music,goodness flows to its own beat.
Let us not deceive ourselves with light
Darkness contains gifts unknown to sight.
