Within Me

I touched the rock
    Upon the mountain
To know of its strength

I picked up the pearl
   From the mouth of the clam
To gain knowledge of patience

I breathed deeply
   The tender breeze
To understand how to be gentle

I drank slowly
   The calming water
To understand how to soothe

I  observed the toddling child
   Who loves without question
To understand how to love

But the thing I didn't observe
   And all that I seek
Is within me
Ready for my call.