Bill Dogterom

Look!

The hard waiting
the deep trusting
of soil
of seed
of sun
of rain

So many things
make sowing
risky beyond
measure

The only certainty
is the seed
in your hand

Once sown
terror takes
center stage
what if . . .
too much . . .
not enough . . .
and then . . .

Even when green
shows gently
worry doesn’t
end – the cycle
of anxiety begins
again

Study to wait
watch to gauge
exactly the right
moment between
enough sun
and approaching
night when no man
can work

And then He says,
Look!!!
No waiting
step right up
harvest time
Now!