When I submitted this poem to Faithwriters in 2010, it became the catalyst that gave me courage to write about my journey finding the Surprising Treasures hidden among the challenges and difficulties of life.

Here’s the poem that started it all 🙂

With childlike faith and simpleness

Trusting and exposed

I wonder….

Would it make me sad or wise?

What would it be like?

If I could see through almond eyes.

What a trust I have

To teach and shield and shelter

This little one

Whose weakness some despise

All because she looks and sees

through dazzling almond eyes.

Uncomplicated, straightforward

Her mind is lacking strength

But being filled with love and grace

We should not be surprised

Observing the compassion

She shares with almond eyes.

A bundle of joy and energy

Embracing those around

Greets every challenge big or small

Nothing’s too hard to try

Enthusiasm flashes

through sparkling almond eyes.

Unhurried, childlike faith

Naïve and sometimes slow

Even though she learns and grows

She still bleeds and cries

My heart breaks into pieces

Seeing tears in almond eyes.

Delicate beauty,

This precious soul

In weakness she is strong

Her spirit shines as she relies

Arms open to her Father

With trusting almond eyes.

There are those who cannot see

The depth of splendor there

They overlook the treasure

But blindness flees as you gaze

You never will deny

The mystery of God’s love for all

Shining from those almond eyes.

by Cindy Barclay copy-write 2010