A Tribute to Beth

Poem by Beth Marks, Written in January 1987

Photos of a ranch, taken on the afternoon, that Beth was taking flight.

The Lord comes walking

in the cool of this day.

Who shall He find standing in the open,

in the open space?

Who will He find to say

I am to be held accountable?

It is through me that things have fallen this far.

Who shall he find eager to repent?

to repent of this thievery and rape?

Who will He find naked?

naked of determination?

naked of plans?

naked of attachments to the earth?

Who will say blessed?

Blessed is he who cometh!

That once again a Steward

may dwell on the earth?

Here am I.
Naked and unashamed.
Here on earth to tend and keep
His garden.

Dedicated to Beth, who tended her Garden with her Beauty.