Soul Drawer

there is a drawer
within every soul,
where cluttered memories
and stories unfold

some drawers are rustic
well worn and old,
of a fine vintage worth
much more than gold

deep are the drawers
which hold all the pain,
of a life filled by
great losses and gain

shallow are the drawers
that hold many lies,
of a life squandered
by much compromise

wide are the drawers
that have too much breadth,
built on a standard
which may lead to death

narrow is the drawer
which holds finer treasure,
faith, truth and hope
love's grace beyond measure