THE PRACTICE OF COOPERATION

I watched the giant wheels turn, And generate a power,
That sent its motion energy, To turn throughout the hours.
Each bucket paddle passed along, Its waters fresh and clear,
Cooperating to send forth, A power in its sphere.

The scientist has learned to use, This helpful, natural law,
Cooperations strength that shows, A power on which to draw.
In man's pursuit of happiness, his daily walk and talk,
Cooperations power still works, As mind designs each thought.

To blend the self with soul's ideals, And find in consequence,
A growth of unity and aim, To touch a higher sense.
As one helps those within his sphere, They help their neighbours too,
Just like the paddle wheeler's power, As water surges through.

And as we place upon our minds, A guide at access door,
With higher thoughts come matching acts, As channels are kept pure.
In silent moments to reveal, A oneness with all things,
Bringing hope and strength renewed, As inner turbines spin.

Each one a part, encircled 'round, To others call to bless,
Beliefs and thoughts will start the wheels, As will lets them express.
As helpful efforts join the flow, That marks the tides of time,
Those here and now and yet unborn, In consciousness will climb.