All At Once I Knew

All at once… I realized that it was peace Who left me breathless, Hope who left me without a question, Faith who knew my deepest need, And love who silenced my every fear All at once… I knew, down deep inside me, That there is something more important Than my own tears – my own needs… There is someone who prays, prays And, in my gift of time – my gift of light… I answer those prayers, those prayers Who abide on the heart’s beating, Abide in the questions, the believing I answer those prayers With the gifts I bring, giving My hopes, my dreams, my friendship Gifts of grace, listening, faith Interest in the smallness of a star Attention to the kindness of a heart All at once… I knew that real faith gives away More than it takes All at once… I simply knew that God’s love is generous and plentiful it is lavish and lives in those… who listen to the heart who believes it is far better to give than receive 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 22 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Mark Toney December 8, 2022