Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis
In a world of shame
   among shameless people
one needs a strong sense of faith
  for wisdom as your compass
for freedom from the perils of bondage

freedom from debt
   freedom from guilt
freedom from lending
   freedom from judging

From Buddha to Jesus
   The path is clear
the road is long and narrow
   but do not fear

Just as the caterpillar thought his life was over
   a new life has sprung.
It is as simple as letting go
   from the branch it has clung.

Trust in the Lord
   and do not cling to your deeds.
Trust in the Lord, and 
   He will give you direction and fulfill your needs.

Through the good and the bad
   take no passengers of ill fate.
Travel light and be thankful
  your path will be made straight.

And when that journey appears to be coming to an end
   do not allow your heart be filled with sorrow
He has led you to Him, your ever faithful, true friend.

God's wisdom is your compass, 
   the credit is not yours.
He will show you a path
   beyond closed doors.

When you begin to give glory to God,
   you can go on and on.
He fills your soul, as He fills a cup
   He strengthens you, and empowers you to never give up.

And then you begin to see God's beauty in man
   and in this shame filled world, God's love.
You begin to realize your eyes have betrayed you
   because your focus was on the ground and not up above.

Have faith, my friend, I tell you the truth.
   It is wisdom I offer,
and listen now in your youth.

Though now you are laughing 
  and having much fun.
If you lose sight of the Lord,
  your happiness will be over 
and where there was laughter, then there will be none.

So start now, and let go. 
   It is time you have begun, 
like the caterpillar finally lets go
   to the branch he has clung.
   
Give glory to God.

by Martin Braun
   inspired and credit to God
11/15/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 2/9/2023 9:02:00 AM
A beautiful poem. Inspiring and, yes, inspired! Arlene Binner
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