Years Ago
Yesterday
Dedicated to
the 2004 Wanakee Summer Staff
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It was years ago yesterday We were first introduced Then after Staff Training On this camp we were loosed. It was years ago yesterday Some showed up their first time Knowing not what was coming Nor the great friends they’d find. It was years ago yesterday Some who’d been here before Returned to be staff For another year more. It was years ago yesterday That I first met you all When we gathered together In response to God’s call. It was years ago yesterday But our experiences since Have helped us and shaped us And made our lives rich. None of us will forget How this place made us feel, How we’re all lumps of clay On the great Potter’s wheel. It was years ago yesterday The summer’s first bell that rang Now we leave with our memories Of the songs that we sang. Only years ago yesterday I was blind, now I see How strangers years ago yesterday Can form a close family. This experience has been Like a grand mountaintop view Through this place and each other We’ve gained a perspective new. We must come down from the mountain now Share the great things that we’ve learned With others in the outside world To which we are now being returned. |
Until the day we’ll meet again As I know one day we will Let’s live in peace and live in love Christ’s teachings to fulfill. I know I am not perfect Nor is anyone here Don’t forget that God forgives us And He is always near. The other night I prayed and asked The next night, as I wrote this down I was forced to dry my eye Because although I knew God answered prayer I’m still amazed at just how fast He sometimes gets things all worked out Once He has first been asked. Please remember what we’ve done and learned Live in love your whole life long As we go with grace and go with peace Please keep faith and be strong. I’ve one more thing to say to you “I love you very much” Each one of you in your own way My heart have deeply touched. It was years ago yesterday We shook hands and said “Hi” Now after so much has passed We’ll share hugs and goodbyes. For although we are leaving This wonderful place Let’s not forget those who’ve passed And who’ve grown in this space. We are adding our history And our memories too To this beautiful place where We’ve grown centered and true. Now as I wrap up this poem With thanks to God let’s pray For this family that formed Years ago yesterday. Love, peace, and prayers, Ben
Towne |