Unschooled in universities
yet flowing forth with lore and love,
he offers glimpses of the One
to aid the faltering and the fallen.

He weaves his generous writings
with threads of seeming gold
combined with rainbow shades
of truth and mirth and faith.

His lectures brim with eloquence
and kindle smiles at subtle wit.
His homely wisdom can be sensed
by any who have ears to hear.

On finding such a mind
as broad and pure as sky
a grateful soul is moved
to offer up a flower.

        Alan Harris
        February, 2013