Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Inspirational Poem (Post Camino)

I found a piece of paper with this Poem on it. It doesn't say who wrote it and decide to write it down here to share:

Although I may have traveled all the roads,
crossed mountains and valleys from East to West,
if I have not discovered freedom to be myself,
I have arrived nowhere.

Although I may have shared all my possessions
with people of other languages and cultures;
made friends with Pilgrims of a thousand path,
or shared albergue with saints and princes,
if I am not capable of forgiving my neighbor tomorrow,
I have arrived nowhere.

Although I may have carried my pack from beginning to end
and waited for every Pilgrim in need of encouragement,
or given my bed to one who arrived later than I,
given my bottle of water in exchange for nothing;
if upon returning to my home and work,
I am not able to create brotherhood
or to make happiness, peace and unity,
I have arrived nowhere.

Although I may have food and water each day,
and enjoyed a roof and shower every night;
or may have had my injuries well attended,
if I have not discovered in all that the love of God,
I have arrived nowhere.

If from today I do not continue walking on your path,
searching for and living according to what I have learned;
if from today I do not see in every person, friend or foe
a companion on the Camino;
if from today I cannot recognize God,
the God of Jesus Nazareth
as the God of my life
I have arrived nowhere.

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