I, TOO

I saw fond lovers in that glow

That oft-times fades away too soon:

I saw and said,‘ Their joy I know -

I, too, have had my honeymoon.’

A young expectant mother's gaze

Held earth and heaven within its scope:

My thoughts went back to holy days -

I said,‘ I, too, have known that hope.’

I saw a stricken mother swayed

By sorrow's storm, like wind-blown grass:

I said,‘ I, too, dismayed

Have seen the little white hearse pass.’

I saw a matron rich with years

Walk radiantly beside her mate:

I blessed them, and said through my tears,

‘ I, too, have known that high estate.’

I saw a woman swathed in black

So blind with grief she could not see:

I said,‘ Not far need I look back -

I, too, have known Gethsemane.’

I saw a face so full of light,

It seemed with all God's truths to shine:

I said,‘ I, too, have found my sight,

I, too, have touched the Fact Divine.’