Better Eyesight

Whatever is-is Best

I know, as my life grows older,

and mine eyes have clearer sight,

that under each rank wrong somewhere

there lies the root of Right;

that each sorrow has its purpose,

by the sorrowing oft unguessed;

but as sure as the sun brings morning,

whatever is-is best.

I know that each sinful action,

as sure as the night brings shade,

is somewhere, sometime punished,

tho' the hour be long delayed.

I know that the soul is aided

sometimes by the heart's unrest,

and to grow means often to suffer-

but whatever is-is best.

I know there are no errors,

in the great Eternal plan,

and all things work together

for the final good of man.

And I know when my soul speeds onward,

in its grand Eternal quest,

I shall say as I look back earthward,

whatever is-is best.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

I came across this poem at just the right time. I've been reading through the book of Habakkuk-a book that never fails to refocus me on what is truly important. I may not understand the circumstances or situations I face in this life, but all is well. Whatever is-is best!

Sheep M- 8/22/09