Ascension

I’ve journeyed to the highest peaks to glimpse beauty vast below To gaze upon the Arch of earth, still higher one must go I looked suspended from this world, the vistas I could see, Behind me were the sun and stars, below humanity So far away, I clearly saw, at last to understand, the most wondrous sight is love within that tiny speck called man. I wanted most to know all truth, I've seen glorious realms on high But now alone among the stars, in this place my dreams must die. I’ve found all that I sought back then when I was in my teens My journeys taken me too far to evermore be seen. Yes truth I hold such beauty pure, was love I desired so much But to know this wisdom deep within I’ve come too far to touch. I’ve known such noble; selfless souls, gained treasures none can buy Suffered such pain and misery, I’ve felt an angel cry. I went too far, forgot myself, I did not count the cost I see also from these staggering heights my hope for love is lost. Weep not for me, I’ve few regrets…I chose my life’s endeavor And though my time is past you see…through my children I’m forever. Lawrence Schrank APOM