Heaven of the Earthy home

Home is amongst the highest cause.
It is the world of our lives
And contains all of the Universal laws.

The outer is only four walls
but in our heart
Lies the home of trust, so called.
Therefore, whatever confusion
Might pass before us
needs ever to be swept away,
as a wind scatters whatever was
not tied down yesterday.

There is beauty in this, because,
our neighbors may know,
as a by-product of our love,
increased light in their lives.
They may not know how or why
But an uncommon peace may thrive.

The wisdom of this
Comes from toilsome practice.
So let no one think
That this practical knowledge
Comes along by accident.
And let us live without
Expectation, but as those
Who know , that compassion
And right motive alone
Can make of heaven
the Earthy home.

S.L. 11/16/03