Rushing Slowly

In the still silence and long lazy summer days
In the seasons that pass slowly
Life is rushing by so quickly
Taking my breath away

Pausing to reflect and marvel at a young child suddenly graduated
A busy mother now aged and dependent
Panic threatens
Must refocus and remember
The bigger picture
Before peace is lost completely
Remember there's another story playing out
It's not all what it seems and yet it is somehow.
The still moments matter and gather together into that rush
Into something eternal

Be still beating heart
Rest frightened one
The Shepherd watches over us.
No fear.
Be still and know
Cling tightly
Burn brightly