So far my life has journeyed
Traveled far and wide.
I've learned so many things
That education has supplied.

But all the things I really need
Were right here all the time,
Stored away for me inside
This tiny little rhyme.

No need to travel farther
No countries to be toured,
For here inside of my own heart
I feel the comfort of my Lord.

I live within a temple
That He has built for me
And everyday, displayed in life,
For all the world to see.

It may not be the purest white
Of alabaster stone,
For it is only made
Of simple flesh and bone.

But I will try to keep it sacred
And attempt escape from sin,
For all that I must do on Earth
Is know and believe in Him.

So remember little children
Those lessons learned before
And pray you will remember
'Til you enter Heaven's door.

© Carolyn Ford Witt
April 19, 2006