I Found Love

In a garden, I found contentment.
In a seed, I found faith.
In a flower, I found God.
In a tree, I found patience.

In a butterfly, I found beauty.
In a smile, I found acceptance.
In a touch, I found encouragement.
In a friend, I found joy.

In a child, I found trust.
In a parent, I found generosity.
In a storm, I found courage
In a rainbow, I found hope.

In a sunset, I found serenity.
In a mountain, I found immortality.
In service, I found fulfillment.
In a book, I found truth.

In a teacher, I found wisdom.
In a prayer, I found peace.
In a song, I found freedom.
In You, I found love.
-William Arthur Ward