Continuous Journey

Continuous Journey

For Amy

“When you can't run you walk,when you can't walk you crawl,and when you can't crawl you find someone to carry you.”

I sped full speed hurtling into uncharted territory,

dangerous, enticing,

destructive. Always destructive.

Moving so fast

fueled by lust and need

till I hit the forest of confusion.

On leaden feet I slowed to a walk.

Breathing heavily, I forced my way

through matted forests of gnarled trees and tangled roots,

tripping over conscience

and morality

and desire.

Stumbling out into a wasteland of mud

too exhausted to stand,

I fell to my knees

crawling towards a dream

of satiation and satisfaction.

Beginning to know the

the truth of my need.

Till finally I collapsed

face down choking on muck

having tasted acquisition’s

inevitable despair.

Desperate for salvation,

redemption,

but unable to lift myself again.

But suddenly and clearly

your voice cut through to me,

your arms grasped me and pulled me

up into your embrace,

lifting me above the dark myre.

Carrying me to deliverance,

to rest, to blessed peace

and restoration.

I collapse limp into your arms.

Safe.

Knowing that you will carry me

till I can once again stand

repentant and secure

laying in the

the strongest arms of all.