Lesson From Cedar Falls

LESSON FROM CEDAR FALLS A stream of water high above came to a rocky cliff, Cascaded downward from the ledge, not once debating if The flow should steer to right or left from a protrusion there, But letting forces steer its way without a single care. The fingers met on ledge below for one last final fall; Into a quiet pool below they made their final call. Their quick and separated fall was so like life, I found, As from our lofty start we course our journey to the ground. If we could let the Master steer and not debate the path, The obstacles we fear the most we would so easily pass. And just before that final drop into the pool of death We’d see Him reach His gentle hand to catch our passing breath. We’d make it safely to that pool of eternal rest and peace If we would put our hand in His and all of self release. This poem came from viewing this natural spectacle in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio.