FOOTPRINTS

I searched the world over
I traveled far and wide
To see if I had been

I walked the sandy beaches
And found I left no footprint
Climbed the highest mountain

To see if the wind would call my name
Walked through many cities and saw
No recognition from any passerby

Where had I been all my life
What had I done with my time
I tried to speak but had no voice

As I had seldom spoken out
Had eyes, but did not see
I was always so preoccupied

Then I realized where I had been
I was a quiet soul
And had always lived inside my mind

Did I leave any of me along the way
Somewhere there is a book
With many names inscribed

I know that I am there
To show that I have been
And there will be my footprints

For my Lord to see
And he will call my name
And  will acknowledge me