Wisdom in Decrepit Stones

Psalms 118:22-24 - NKJV: “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD's doing;” ************************************************************** Wisdom in Decrepit Stones With bones and skin wilting away with age Like withering stem and leaves of a tree Like a house reaching a decrepit stage I wade a few steps stooping to the knee With the whole frame pining with stinging pain, Treading a hundred steps a task in vain; With a decrepit frame and ache in breast Climbing some steps of my decaying home Leads me utterly to gasping for breath As battered by wild winds of a weird storm I feel the need to take forthwith some rest Like the twilight sun on its way to set ; With a frail, feeble and mouldering frame I feel like tumbling down at any time Without any appalling stamp of shame With my time ripe to kiss the earthly shrine As the battered roof of a crumbling house Forsaken to face its own fateful vows. Yet my mind feels like waltzing tall and strong The spirit simmering as ever fresh The self shining as ever bold and young The soul sparkling bright as ever blessed As a house stone base that does not decay But remains firm and does not fade away. The mind retains insight plucked over time Gleams with remembrance gathered over years That ever remain valued and sublime Like memories enshrined in walls` whispers Like undertones relayed by cherished moans Like wisdom captured in decrepit stones.