Grace's fount

Life is sustained by a divine force from within
Its power is sublime and is quite strength filling
Our activities are many during the day and night
But underlying all is the power without respite

Here is a monk sitting on the banks of the river
There is a spreading banyan tree: a shade giver
His eyes are closed and he is deep into prayer
An inner bliss is in touch and he prays with fervor

Passersby look at the silent monk in curiosity
Some bow down before him in deep piety
Others throw down some alms as a charity
He is unmoved by either act - deep in samadhi

His presence raises the level of consciousness
Divinity starts to awaken in every awareness
God's grace forms a shining lattice all around
And in its center is the Soul - grace's fount