A JEWEL IN THE CROWN

As we walk this physical path of life, we also walk a spiritual path of life...there are those in our physical life that help us and show and teach us things, and there are those in our Spiritual life who come to help us and show and teach us things....as we have our physical friends...we also have our Spiritual Non physical friends and Guides....Out of the blue many years ago this poem came to me...I was shocked really because I would say this was the first time I had actually heard a clear voice in my head talking to me...before that it was more a form of automatic writing or just a sense of knowing.... I sat down and wrote as the words came to me....it was as though I had had this conversation with this non physical, while I was in a sleep state, and I had forgotten it...so he came to remind me...by way of a poem....and the Stranger who I believe had been with me for many years....now became known to me...

THE STRANGER

It’s a long and weary journey the stranger said to me,

As he eyed the blisters on my feet and my tinge of lethargy.

He said ‘Have you been this way before?�?/FONT>

I said ‘No, these scenes are new,

And not knowing where I really am I’m glad I walk with you�?

He said ‘I thought you were a local, familiar with these parts,

The way you dodge the pot holes I thought you new this path by heart�?

‘Ah�?I said ‘It’s day time and I can see the way,

But if I didn’t have the light I’d just sit here and stay�?/FONT>

He said ‘I’ve travelled many journeys and seen a place or two

So if you’re ready for a change I can show them all to you�?/FONT>

At first I hesitated, was I really sure,

I’d only planned on this one trip, not a number more.

‘I’m low on provisions�?I said with some regret,

‘Ah well when they’re wanted�?He said ‘Our needs they will be met�?

I thought this sounds exciting and yes I’d like a change

But I’d worry if he left me in some place cold and strange.

The minute that I thought it I looked and he was gone,

So with heavy heart and heavy feet I slowly soldiered on.

I wish I had agreed I said with lowered head,

And as I looked up I could see him standing there ahead.

‘Ah�?he said ‘That’s better, and if you really want to see

Do not cloud your vision and put your trust in me�?/FONT>

‘It’s a long and weary journey�?said the stranger talking on,

Though I still had blisters on my feet, my lethargy was gone.

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