I have a fear - I may be wrong: <br /> <br />that all too many, put off all thoughts of 'God' <br />by those who claim to speak for Him, <br />may cease to look for, name, all wondrous things: <br />the good, and beautiful, and truthful; which give joy; <br />which you and I love as the best of life... <br />and name them, praise them, to our children's ears <br />as all the wonder that they are... <br /> <br />I have a fear - I may be wrong: <br />that even seeing this world as sweetshop of delights <br />we never look to see <br />some unity. <br /> <br />I have a fear - I may be wrong: <br />that we may miss the mind's pure joy <br />of stepping back to see <br />beyond what shows itself, <br />a greater and more glorious view... <br /> <br />I have a fear - I may be wrong: <br />that though we have a hazy view <br />of 'Creation' and 'Creator', <br />we do not seek to play Creation's part - <br />as species disappear; as world pollutes... <br /> <br />I have a fear -I may be wrong: <br />we know the words; but miss the song.<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-have-a-fear-i-may-be-wrong/
