The Sky Above, The Field Below

the challenge of living in the world and needing the help of God

And oh, what a wondrous dream he has to grow, to learn, to live.

A quick thought and worry that he may wander alone.

If he must wander alone, then so he shall.

A shake, a shiver, A glance to his left.

What does he see, but a creature with unconditional love waiting and willing,

to follow him into the darkness.

A smile from his face and a nod of approval, they crossed paths at the kindest of moments.

A sense of ill-belonging fell over his body as he trudged a brick pathway to an unknown destination.

His mind swelled and he ran.

He trusted his steps along a snow covered cement walk to a valley of hatred.

Dirty, secretive words brushed his ears and superficiality surrounded him.

He sleeps with his eyes against the moon and his back pressed to the earth.

His mind; on constant repeat on events past and events still to come.

Who will be there to listen to his feelings, aspirations?

And for his worries and his fears, who will save him?

Is this who he constantly seeks, but is seemingly right before his body?

Though afraid, he trusts.

And full of ambition and wonder, he walks a faded trail.

He sets his heart to a steady pace, and runs…

Reviews

[lindsay]

This is wonderful. I love the concept. Great write =]