JA

JA (to Dag H.)

I dread temptation of dissent –
“Yes” to life and loving –
I dream salvation of assent –
“Yes” to light and learning.

I tread the challenge of ascent –
“Yes” to God and goodness –
I dance inertia of descent –
“Yes” to Christ and kindness.

More than meadows – more than mountains –
I say “yes” to Thy way –
More than milage – more than mansions –
I say “yes” to Thy will.

More than miracles and music –
I say “yes” to Beauty –
More than honors – more than praises –
I say “yes” to Duty.

(25 April 2009 < 25 October 2004, Pleasant Grove, Utah)