STAY THE PATH

by

Joe Ortiz

Pulled directions, mindless strain, insecure the hearts behold,

Wonder’s life, fulfilled in void, empty fills the heart;

Stay the path for soon the glory, warmth instead of cold,

savor present rocky road; from the path do not depart;

Used as cisterns glowing light, strong support the weak,

patience loving in forgiveness, fuel anew the broken hearts;

gently spoken words of few, sipping wisdom from its peak.

lifting souls to unborn heights, victor’s glory never parts;

Stay the path so you are chosen, standard bearer’s one in all,

bond together, goodness flows, seeking harm in no one’s heart;

soldiers carry food not might, of provision many call,

resource given not by hands, His full bounty on your cart;

Strength in weakness glory flows, sheep once scattered coming home,

bound for glory honor too, life revisions in your mate;

strength is given taken often, planting goodness in your dome,

source of fullness, crowning deeds, true love’s glory is your fate;

Doubt’s dishonor fearless faith, stay the path your time is near,

stripes of pain and doubtful passion, veil’s the mighty course;

destined care of friends and family, those we hold so dear,

Stay the path, just stay the path, gently caring by the Force!