To Seek

To hear wisdom in a fool’s words,

To find clarity in a drunkard’s mind,

To see purpose in a gypsy’s steps,

To hear joy on a mourner’s lips,

To find truth in a liar’s mouth,

To see life in a murderer’s eyes,

Is to feel love in the hurt, and healing in the pain.

(c) 2013 Madeline Studebaker