Unfortunate are those who cannot see that
there is more to us than what resides in our mind
They cannot feel the sensations that transpire deep within
Blocked by past training and the pain that knowledge led to,
they are lost
Through inconsistencies it is difficult to judge
between morality and corruption
To the window of their soul the shade has been drawn
A few of us have seen the error of our ways,
those of us that were given very little choice are foremost
Our dire predicament made it too clear that, the cost
of self denial was much too high
Having to seek aid for our afflictions we have found
those who are in touch with a higher power
Through the new association a seed is planted,
and it begins to grow
We have begun to perceive, our spiritual condition is improved
The window to our soul is once more uncovered
Feeling the love, and heeding warnings,
we can see things for what they are
Although the cautions are not always adhered to,
the love never leaves our side
Straying from our chosen path, there is always a lesson to be learned,
a moral is imparted
If heeded the message makes us stronger,
and our window a little clearer

Douglas A. Walker