Rich Rivers

A Touch of Grace

A Little Light Music

     A prayer for my daughter, Pam, on her 11th birthday

Shine your light, Golden Flower,
Let your heart sing your music,
Your eyes' magic windows,
Your smile's healing powers,
Laughing on the rainbow with your
Playful, crazy, gentle, tender charm,
Like the sun.

I feel your warmth in your stories
As you spill thoughts abounding,
Joys and your dreaming
In your voice resounding,
Seeing in your face the glow of
Moonlight on a vivid night, I know
The love you hold.

      But keep in mind, come grayest days,
      The sun is never far away,
      Set your eyes above the clouds;
      Hope will lift you up when rain's falling down.

You've come to know life's a journey
On a way yet uncharted,
Some paths run together,
The next moment they are parting.
Don't let disappointment or a failing love
Forever hold you down
Feeling lost.

      Every road has forks and bends,
      In every book a chapter ends,
      Turn the page, you move on.
      Faith will be your light when change veils your eyes.

For the fires of your passion,
They bring light yet bring burning,
You long to give comfort
And peace to every yearning,
Love is rarely easy, knowing what to do
And what to leave alone,
Letting go.

      Just let your spirit soar and shine,
      Oh let your fire light up the sky,
      Let it breathe, let it grow;
      Love will lead you where your heart longs to go.