A Symphony

by Lucy M. Young

It seems to me that everything in life
Is written in a symphony;
All life's beauty, joy, and pain;
The mystery of death, the miracle of birth,
The promise of an everlasting life.

We hear the glorious, triumphant hues of sunset,
The softly tinted promise felt at dawn;
The soothing murmur of a gentle rain,
Roaring thunder of a hurricane;
The smooth, sheer beauty of a waterfall,
The gentle rippling of a quiet stream,
Crashing roll of surf;
The whispering silence of a windless forest,
The vibrant whisper of the wind among the pines,
Songs of birds;
The clear, cold majesty of winter stars,
The thrilling, breathless promise of the Spring,
Summer's toil, and Autumn's rich fulfillment.

In harmony unbroken to the end -
Pain and suffering, mellowed and relieved
By golden chords of happiness and beauty
Blended with love -
The Master leaves an imprint on my soul.