Gathering Pebbles

Newfound understanding,
and the water runs smooth,
no ripples . . .
precious pebble of insight --
pick it up before anyone can
kick it away,
and -- quick -- run! 
Bury it in the safest place,
so as never to lose it;
and, when times are uncertain,
when doubt taunts with misgivings,
go, go to that treasure,
to that place
where mind can rest
and assure itself,
"This -- this, at least,
I know."