Seek

An Epiphany...

Seek

Across the lonely wilderness

Through bleak and barren lands;

Would we journey thus to hold

Great riches in our hands?

 

The treasure looked so very small;

Colossal was its worth

A bundle of the purest love

So rarely found on earth

 

It seems now an abandoned quest

Some say for just the weak

But for this great and perfect wealth

The wise will always seek

Author's Note

Closing out this Christmas season with thoughts of Wise Men seeking...

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

Is it the seeking that makes us wise, or wise because we seek? at the end of the day it is the love and learning in the journey that matters. I feel like this reflection highlights the message of epiphany well. It isn't about material or money, it is about loving and being loved. simple yet we always complicate. I love your effortless way of making my mind and heart bounce with the rhythm of your words. you're a joy to read. I hope you are well.

[Lyn Anderson]

A beautiful poem, in its simplicity and elegance. As long as we have been here we have been searching.

[Rita L. Sev]

It keeps us going... :) Thank you, KL!

[Bacchus]

What a good reflection for ending lent... how it began.
Was meditating this morning on how a little child will lead them- and He did and does.
Now I've got to write a piece on this too.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Bacchus - I wrote this as a reflection on the Epiphany, but it works for seeking in Lent as well. Thanks again, and Happy Easter!

[Philip Muls]

Seeking. Searching for meaning. Not only wise men do, we all try to.

I live in Brussels and what happened here today has me wondering. Is the universe absolutely indifferent or is there a greater purpose?

Beautiful writing.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Philip. My heart breaks at the news of events in your country. I do believe in a greater purpose, but I also believe that we - humanity - must create that purpose. Unfortunately, we are still so low in our evolution... Thanks again for reading and for your kind words.

[Philip Muls]

Low in our evolution...I like that. It means there is hope.

[Motherless]

Great words from a wise one who knows the gift of love

[Rita L. Sev]

Not always as wise as I would wish... ;) Thank you for your kind words.

[Adam M. Snow]

This is a masterpiece, rich with amazing thoughts and emotions. Truly a great write.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Adam!

[Adam M. Snow]

You are welcome

[Sami Khalil]

Richness in the hearts. Richness in the minds. Richness in your words. Powerful and uplifting. ...)))))

[Rita L. Sev]

Richness in your kind review... Thank you, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. ...:))))

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

If we have love we are rich in the heart... nothing else needed... wise indeed Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Dale! :)

[icelandicblue]

Wise words because love is the greatest gift of all and it is priceless. Nice to read your fabulous work Rita😊

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Blue! Good to see you! :)

[Damien Thibodeaux]

This is technically perfect and flows off the tongue when read aloud. So beautifully written, it perfectly delivers the message. It should be read every Christmas to remember the reason for the season. You are a great poet with a beautiful heart, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you Damien; your comments always make me feel that I should keep writing!

[Damien Thibodeaux]

You should! You are good.