I Do Not Know Much...

I do not know much about Love
But I see it in a mother's eyes
I feel its warmth around families and friends
I experience it from a child's cuddles and hugs
It is certainly in the atmosphere during celebrations between and amongst lovers

I do not know much about Courage
But I see it in a child's first steps
I feel it in an adventurer's first attempt on an adrenaline challenge
I experienced it as a teenager on his/her first approach on the biggest crush
I think it is much needed and inside each soldier on the battlefield

I do not know much about Faith
But I see it in the families and lovers waiting for their beloved to come home from battle or war
I feel it in the sick who are fighting for another chance to live
I hear it in a child's prayer for a better tomorrow
And I guess it is what keeps everyone going in this cold, cruel world today

I do not know much about Life
But I witness it during the birth of a newborn baby
I hear and read about it from motivational and inspirational books, seminars and talk shows
I am pretty sure it is what every living creature is fighting for
And I believe it is what the faithful strive for

There are many I may not know much about
But I do know that you and I are here for a purpose
And that God is by our side every step and struggle along the way
Even through times of great sufferings
And when I leave this place called Earth I know where I want to come Home to

-Sylvia K.