She replied, the house dogs under the table can eat the scraps.
Jesus said For saying this you may go home happy .
We run  hopefully on endless laps .
Determined despite all  not to be unhappy .

I  was striding over the Wold.
The air fresh , the wind strong .
I rested a moment in the church from the cold.
Here I was far away from the throng .

In this peaceful  lonely place
The heart could rest and soar.
All slowed to the quietest pace .

I could not  and did not ask for more .
It is the smallest scrap of a moment.
That we can find the greatest fulfilment.

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The place is  empty
But the heart can still be full
If it is all quiet

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See Mark 7: 24-30