Treasures Along the Way

Everything seems upside down
Each and every scene turned around

Look over here, not over there
Camouflaged, hidden, with great care

Stories to incite anger and fear
Bringing to many red-hot tears

Where is the rabbit pulled out of the hat?
Why is the magic show falling so flat?

When will the race swiftly come to an end?
What is the message the children can send?

Beware of the sharp curves and cliffs up ahead
Look for those warnings, so deftly said

Lost in the mundane and trivial tattle
We lose sight of the most crucial battle

Pay no heed to the flying trapeze
Or the threats of some new disease

They’re very skilled in their deceptive arts
Not worried about destroying our hearts

Hold on to the truth and never despair
Despite all the alluring and flashy fanfare

Ignore the platitudes, shallow and trite
Instead let your mind finally take flight

Search for the truth, ponder and pray
You will then see a bright and clear day




Becky Hull
Feb. 5, 2025