Darrel

a relief map of the heart 

signals the highs and lows 

the beauty and ruggedness of the topography 

but each is a singular journal 

of what love can do 

 

so when you check the heartbeat

below the bowtie 

and divine its shape 

you will discover 

hope and truth 

    in meadow and stream 

intellect and openness 

    in forest and lakes 

appreciation and concern 

    in hills and rivers

and love overflowing 

love flooding the plains 

for this is the calling 

this is the shape 

this is the heart

of a friend 

    colleague 

        pastor 

Christ follower