by Tara Haley

Created on: March 25, 2010

At the dawn of each course the obstacles are by natural law.
My destination remains unclear until I can see it along the horizon .
As I lace up my defenses, I consider all of the terrain I will cover.
I know, above all, that for every step to be had will be yet another.

In my ever changing stride, I find solace in the distance behind me.
I need no accompaniment on this stretch of the Journey, only silence.
All I hear is the thud of my foot, the beat of my heart, the draw of my breath.
I can feel each change as I negotiate the imperfections on the path.

Every strike of my heel and push of my toe exemplifies my own free will.
I choose the routes I take and direct myself through the groundwork.
Though I may share the dirt beneath me with others from time to time.
I am aware that the view I take in is unique, obscure, and only mine.

At every peak, I am humbled by the Sun as it kisses the sky with warmth.
I feel comforted by my insignificance as I gaze at the sinking daylight.
As I surrender to the night, I sigh and let go of everything that is done.
I will leave this day reassured that for every dusk, there is a new dawn.

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