Journey
Life started out good and well
But I stumbled and fell -
I became unlaced
My world was too small
For the giants I faced
I thought I was getting sorted,
I thought I could finally see,
Enlightenment was coming
It said so on TV
No need for sleep,
A new clarity to keep?
But there was no light,
Let-down and hopeless,
As things just got worse,
Plunged into darkness
Could this be a curse?
That's where I have been,
But not where I am.
I reached out into the darkness and
I found an open hand.
I was taught how to fight,
And slowly but surely
Made steps into the light.
Now don't get me wrong,
Don't misunderstand,
I have things in life
That still bring me pain
Sadness and fear
All are still there
But this battle-hardened warrior
Has scored some gains
And after these years
He is no longer in chains
I know how to slay
The next beast in my way
And now have the tools
To treat them like fools
And when I look at my wounds
Along the length of my path.
I see no fear, loss or
Dis-ease
But battle scars, lessons, victories
And peace
So that's where I have been
And that's where I am,
But I was wondering if you knew,
How things are with you?
Paul
(& edited by Keith)
