A Timely Word of Thanks
I thought I was alone.
I thought I was afraid.
I thought I would falter.
I thought I would fail.
Until I felt your hand.
Solid and sure. Tender and warm.
Courage and compassion
Kindled like memories
Of an ancient story.
And I knew.
I knew I could not falter and would not fail.
I will never be alone. I do not need to be afraid.
Thank you.
- Karl Edwards, Thanksgiving 2009