God’s Many Gifts
When we are young
And our spirit is free
We float through our lives
Just wanting to be
We learn many things
As our lives evolve
Trials and tribulations
Difficult problems we solve
Finally our faith comes
With God’s many gifts
We cherish our treasures
His connection uplifts
We go out in the world
With gratitude and love
Compassion and caring
Brought down from above
Our purpose to spark us
Our vision the flame
Our mission in action
Important values are plain
At the end of our lives
Now we can see
Our spirit has grown
It’s okay to just be
Janet McKellar
After participating on On-Purpose Peace, Janet wrote this poem as a reflection of her experience, learning, and growth. She graciously granted permission to share her poem.