When We Love by Charles Anthony Silvestri The towering tree spreads his greening canopy —A veil between the soil and sky— Not in selfish vanity, But the gentle thrush to shade and shelter. So it is with love. For when we love, Simply love, Even as we are loved, Our weary world can be transformed. The busy thrush builds her nest below —A fortnight’s work to weave and set— Not for herself alone, But her tender brood to shield and cherish. And so it is with love. For when we love, Simply love, Even as we are loved, Our weary world can be transformed Into the Kingdom of God!
It’s been about a week since the words of this poem wafted into my life. It’s been a week where the simple words, “… simply love…” have coaxed their way into my mind and heart almost daily.
It was a week ago when the Dordt University Choir rolled into town on their spring tour. The music was delightful, but it was the words of that song that stuck with me this past week.
For when we love, Simply love, Even as we are loved, Our weary world can be transformed Into the Kingdom of God!
I’m going to stop here. I’ll let the words speak for themselves. Today’s gift… to simply love.
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Note: I wrote this in the midst of the media frenzy regarding the corona virus pandemic. Frankly, I had heard enough about it and wasn’t going to mention it here. However, it seems that to ‘simply love’ is a good reminder for these days. My hope is that it will be what we also do in the days to come, even when the virus crisis is over and things settle down. After all, it is God’s Kingdom.
… and the link below will take you to Elaine Hagenberg’s choral rendition of this poem. It’s not the Dordt University Choir, but nice nonetheless.
Walk as Children of Light 