seeking Divine Serenity
her teardrops fall so tenderly
she accepts the change
hopes for tomorrow
prays for relief from her sorrow
finding Courage
she finds her grace
rises from darkness
and wipes her face
she knows
that she must be strong
although the path
appears too long
Elegbara at the Crossroads by Barbara Nesin |
East and West
she doubts she’s ready
for this quest
in each direction
so much unknown
but she must choose
or suffer on
the Sun relentless
with its heat
reminds her “Will”
must move her feet
Divine Wisdom
whispers sweet insight
“Away from darkness
toward the Light.”
she inhales deeply
and exhales Peace
turns to her shadow
the fear has ceased.
Her journey of a thousand miles
begins today
…and so she smiles.
Acuminous Watanabe © 2012