Sublime Joy Of Faith

Sublime Joy Of Faith
© Surazeus
2025 01 08

Heart beating with sublime passion of speed, 
Epona races swiftly side by side 
with star-eyed mare whose fur is white as snow, 
booted feet and hoofs pounding rain-moist earth, 
long hair and mane flowing in eager wind, 
two spirits of free flight aching for wings. 

Staring at soapy water in the sink, 
Evelyn scrubs silverware, plates, and pans 
with hands soppy inside pink rubber gloves, 
legs sore from doing housework all day long, 
vacuuming floors, laundrying clothes and sheets, 
and cooking food for everyone to eat. 

"Though I ache to escape this stuffy house 
and run again with horses on the plains, 
racing with wind along bright river shores, 
I must attend compassion of strict hope 
to maintain safe haven of home with food 
that sustains good health of my family." 

"While living free with horses in wild hills 
appears idyllic in framework of ennui, 
exploring roadless forests of fruit trees 
where cheerful birds chirp and bright rivers flow, 
life in that wilderness was difficult 
and fraught with danger from attacking beasts." 

"Life in the wilderness was short and brutal, 
always roaming to find sparse food to eat, 
fighting animals and men to survive, 
and sheltering in caves from vicious storms, 
so I am lucky to be living safe 
inside this home with lots of food to eat." 

"Anxiety jazzes my mind with fear 
that unseen danger lurks beyond my sight, 
alarm system that keeps my mind alert 
with cautious awareness of patient death 
that helped my ancestors survive attacks, 
so I get bored living in this safe home." 

Placing dishes with potatoes, meatloaf, 
and salad neatly on the dining table, 
Evelyn smiles with joyful satisfaction 
that she is able to provide this meal 
for husband and cute children of her heart 
who come eagerly when she calls their names. 

Gazing at her whole family at the table, 
Evelyn prays with sublime joy of faith, 
"Our ancestors explored the wilderness 
so we can enjoy safety of our home 
where we share blessings of food and respect, 
so we thank indifferent Earth for this bounty."