What Does It Mean To Be Human?

A philosophical talk given at the Mayo Clinic by Ravi Zacharias. I highly recommend you watch it. If you dont have time now come back later. Courtesy of The Veritas Forum

Flight of the Caterpillar

The caterpillar, Who spends half its life Bound to the ground, Or clinging to a leaf, Spins a cocoon and  falls asleep, But who, can you tell me, When it emerges with its beautiful wings, Teaches it to fly?

Manhood

I've heard some say, Some alive, some dead, That they wished they could be A wolf, an eagle, or a lion. But I sit here on this rock, Blood running strong in my veins, Under the end of August sun, A young man, Free and with the world at my feet, Tell me, What more …

Right of Passage

A young boy, Maybe 14, Stands proud and smiling, Knee deep in water, After his first time swimming across The river rapids. I miss the days When such small things Were such enormous adventures.

The Night Is Full Of Storm Clouds

The night is full of storm clouds. Overhead the wild geese are frightened, And cry out with anxiety in the murky darkness. The ice hills are covered with dense fog. The only thing visible Is a beautiful shadow on a gleaming gauze window curtain. Above the clouds the white moon is cold. Under the clouds …