quickly.
a witness to the truth,
bearing light and hope
when all others abandon the promise
and the duty of life without fear…
who harnesses up the power to
deliver joy;
to deliver love.
Whose prosperity is not defined by
earthly things, but
rather by the eternal satisfaction
of living for the good of others.
if only the restlessness of my mind
could justify all that’s happened
if only I could rest easy
in my confusion…
as if my pain
could bring me peace.
I’m shifting through memories-
looking for answers,
looking for a reprieve,
looking for a way out.
Not yet weary, but still no rest.
Watched the earth crumble
beneath my feet
who knew my fall
would be so steep
& as I descended into the light
I only blinked once
& immediately lost sight
of who I was &
where I’m from
& when I awoke,
I was the only one.
No one to answer my questions
or to hear my call,
there was no refuge
– none at all.
I fell into the light
only to see the world
standing tall against me
that was the beginning of the end-
to live in the light isn’t easy.
I built me up
Brick by brick
Until I reached
where my dreams lie.
There are mountains
& valleys
I’ve conquered,
that almost didn’t try.
I’ve changed,
& you’ve noticed.
I’ve grown,
& it’s showing.
I had to take a few
steps back,
to make any progress.
I’ve had to cry,
and let love die,
just to see promise of success.
Who knows where I’m going?
Who knows what’s next?
It’s just taken a lot,
for me to finally give my best.
well, maybe you don’t see it,
or feel it…
when the sun rises,
when the clouds move,
that sweet smell of the rain…
of warm, fresh laundry,
that chill when the breeze rushes through you.
I feel it all around me,
every day.
I let it embrace me,
overwhelm me.
I let it own me,
and I revel in it.
I live in the light and love of it…
it makes the hairs on your neck stand up,
tears well in your eyes,
& sends tingles down your spine.
it’s all so simple, but that…
That’s the Glory of God.
Onward 