~ A Deep Seclusion ~

There is a deep seclusion,
When hunting, can be found,
Behind the obvious, a refuge
Where all to love abounds.

Go search, intent to lodge,
(Naught else will satisfy),
Until the deep recess appears,
Sequestered, there to hide.

Go, deep into the forest,
Traverse each waterfall,
Conquer bitter, searing heat,
Surmount each rugged knoll.

Retreat from darkened pathways,
Turn aside from twisted bends,
Ford wild and choking rivers,
With evil foe contend.

Never can content be known
Until the sanctuary's found,
Keep pushing through the brambles
The only time, is now.

Think long on every byway,
Keep looking past today,
Never cease, until you enter
Seclusion's peaceful stay.

Shun glitter of fool's gold,
Imitation will not do,
Persist in turning every pebble,
Discover perfect truth.

Ponder at each drawing,
Probe again for counterfeit,
Second best will never last,
Do not rest until complete.

Yes, complete in love forever,
The love God has for you,
Press further, to inhabit
An everlasting view.

Grasp the sheltering retreat,
The haven to unfold,
Secure within the life of Christ,
The deep seclusion of the soul.

Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © July 2009
Derry's Heart

Everything is laid out for you. Your
Path is straight ahead of you.
Sometimes it's invisible but it's there.
You may not know where it's going,
but you have to follow the Path. It's
the Path to the Creator.
It's the only Path there is.
Chief Leon, Shenandoah