(part three)

dear friend,
in the midst of confusion you are the rock of clarity,
and in my chaos you've made peace.
and dear, you're right. we tread the best path.
you are a sea of wisdom when my heart is weak.
and dear, i celebrate your strength.
moving through the oceans, once timid body,
you remind me of who we are.
and dear, your beauty is solid truth.
nights are long, and yet you embody warmth,
and dear, my soul is thankful.

...chases after me

got a love in my heart it's burning
gone for a while returning
the sun is coming up with bluer skies

got a weight off my chest the gift is
peace of mind and i'm lifted
time for getting out, it's been too long

i thought i found it in my shelter
i thought i found it in my dreams
in the midst of all the doubting
your love chases after me

it's the time of my life so i'm living
stand up and shout this feeling
walking down the city streets with neon lights

i don't know why i fought against it
i don't know why i wouldn't see
despite my walls and my fences
your love chases after me

thought i found it in my shelter
thought i found it in my dreams
in the midst of all the doubting
your love chases after me

i don't know why i fought against it
i don't know why i wouldn't see
despite my walls and my fences
your love chases after me
your love chases after me

~ Mindy Smith

(love is) the answer

"The essence of Bahá’u’lláh’s Teaching is all-embracing love, for love includeth every excellence of humankind. It causeth every soul to go forward. It bestoweth on each one, for a heritage, immortal life. Erelong shalt thou bear witness that His celestial Teachings, the very glory of reality itself, shall light up the skies of the world."

~‘Abdu’l-Bahá