I’ve heard tell of wander-lust And men and boys beside Who sought out nature’s gold-dust And left their fireside With youthful lustre in their eyes— No thought for hearts their passions crushed— Their lips and arms gave feigned goodbyes They did not feel, nor cared they rushed. I’ve heard tell of wander-lust And women and girls beside Who dab on fashion’s eye-dust And flee their husband’s side With not a care of home’s demise— Or thought for how he feels the thrust— She shuns her role and her children’s cries To find her fame in the world’s eyes. I’ve heard tell of wander-lust And children and youths beside Who grew up never life-rushed And loved the ocean tide Of life’s sweet calm, no compromise That steered to things that rust; Moth-eaten dreams their eyes never cried— For a child's heart has a child's trust. And I’ve heard tell of wander-lust And a handful I’ve known beside Who hate this world’s gold-dust And choose a road not wide; They maybe have no envious eyes Of man or name fixed on their private ways, But God’s hand gives them restful days That hold the peace of the Only-Wise.
COPYRIGHT 2021 BROOKLYN K. BIEGEL
At the Brook's Bend 
Very beautiful, Brooke! The turn in stanza 3 surprised me, because you could have continued with the draw of secularism/pop culture on children. Enlightening, appealing, and redeeming.
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What you suggest spurs thoughts on a small piece I had in mind to explore some of the ways secular modern culture has affected life now… glad you enjoyed this one, thank you for the kind words 🙂
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I like how the first and last stanzas relate and yet are worlds apart–one eluding to the gold rush and the other to heavenly treasure, and how those who ‘hate this world’s gold dust and choose a road not wide’ seem to be enjoying peace because they have come to find joy in God Himself. Thank you, and good job Brook 🙂
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So true… only two treasures. We choose one. The gold that fades, or the peace that lasts. Thanks for your thoughts, Bree.
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Beautiful job Brook!
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Thanks, sister 🙂
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Wow, this is just beautiful and thought provoking. I just came across your blog and will be visiting often. Thanks! 😊
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Thank you Jane, great to hear from you, and welcome here!
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New kid here!! (via the YouTube channel). Despite an impressively demanding schedule the last couple days, I keep coming back to read this. All of your work that I have read so far is exceptional, but there is such a quiet but profoundly deep wisdom here, and that gentle gravity of Grace. It has been ministering to me like a cup of cold water (Mt. 10:42) and I just wanted to say ‘thank you’. 🙂 Hope you’re having a fun day! – Joey
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Hi Joey! Welcome! and thank you for your sweet note. To hear from readers that my work has somehow been salty salt in their lives gives me immense joy… “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” II Cor. 9:15.
May your day and work also be blessed in Yeshua!
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