That which cannot be taken away

That which cannot be taken away       

For better or worse (be that as it may),

my life long, desperately have I sought

that which cannot be taken away --

the enduring aspect, the intended-to-stay.   

To quell the sorrow my flesh has brought –

for better or worse (be that as it may)

I’ve chased that which time will not betray,

the eternal portion truth has wrought –   

that which cannot be taken away.

My lifelong quest and still I pray,

grasp and cling and gather naught,

for better or worse (be that as it may)

the treasure my heart and mind assays,

the prize for which I’ve labored and fought –

that which cannot be taken away.

The nugget hidden in the grit and clay

(which still I seek and have life long sought) –

for better or worse (be that as it may) –

is that which cannot be taken away.