Treasure

I have a treasure
Of its history
I know little
It seemed to appear
just one day
out of nowhere
although I can’t remember
life before it
or imagine life
without it

I have a treasure
of its beauty
none can compare
its radiance can light
the darkest of nights
the darkest of spirits
in selfish moments
I look to lock away my treasure
in secret places
for fears
that someone will pirate it
away from me

I have a treasure
of its value
none can tell
it overwhelms
even the richest of kings
and even so
I think its most valuable
to me

I have a treasure
of its strength
mountains are moved
its echo shakes the thunder
dams mighty rivers
and makes warriors
of ordinary men
it inspires in me
dreams of greatness
and thoughts of perfect moments

I have a treasure
of timeless history
of matchless beauty
of priceless value
of measureless strength
I have a treasure
I have love