Within These

Moments

While standing alone

Listening to the sound

Of ocean waves

Pounding against

A yielding shoreline

I could feel

Cool damp kisses

On my face

And in my mouth

A salty taste.

Within these moments

I began to realize

Everything we possess

Is a gift from God

That it doesn't

Matter whether

We're young or old

Rich or poor

If we believe in him

And give him our trust

He'll be there.

Ralph L. Clark © 2000