Everything

This dilapidated road just went on

Any hope for relief seemed to be gone

The ugly landscape with the blackened trees

Conveyed messages of despair to me

I keep going on, there had to be more

Like a gambler hoping for a big score

But the road, this darkness, kept taunting me,

“This is all there is, you’ll never be free!”

Is that a mirage I see up ahead?

I dare to allow my hope to be fed

A freshly paved road with landscape that’s lush

Just imagining this gives me a rush

I’ve been awarded with an awesome win

The road of darkness has come to an end

As I drive onto the pavement that’s smooth,

I’m rubbernecking at this gorgeous view

The forest, thick with foliage and trees

I roll down the window to smell the breeze

There’s mountains ahead, the ocean beyond

But right here, right now, is where I belong

I covered the mirror, not looking back

Gone from me, is the memory of that

My focus is neither looking ahead

I’m captivated by what’s here instead

I pull off the road, a trail beckons me

And hike to a lake surrounded by trees

I sit by the water’s edge, take it in

To feel this euphoric, must be a sin

I hike through trails the animals have made

With no clue how long, in this place, I’ve stayed

When Spirit signaled it was time to leave

I thanked the forest for nurturing me

I returned to the road, not driving far

The urge to stop made my excitement start

“Where am I going?” I wanted to know

“Could there be more magic you want to show?”

Again, I was led through the forest’s trail

I wanted to absorb every detail

The fragrance, the breeze, this cool mountain air

If heaven is on earth, I’m sure I’m there

I heard it up ahead, that rushing sound

I moved my feet quickly across the ground

And then, pure majesty came into view

Just stand there, awestruck, was all I could do

Water cascading from a ledge up high

Nothing could have prepared me for this sight

The pool, below, gently held out her hand

Offering space for the water to land

Though I felt so sure, I know it’s not real,

They paused, regarded me, like, “What’s her deal?”

Then, permission to approach, I presumed

When their most sacred ritual resumed

I did so with absolute reverence

This, I was sure, is Spirit’s residence

To demonstrate my respect, I disrobed

Vulnerability made itself known

I bow to Source, in complete submission

Prepared to receive my soul’s baptism

The ice-cold water takes my breath away

I want to retreat, but Spirit says, “Stay”

Slowly, my body is able to move

Gradually easing into a groove

Diving down deep in water, crystal clear

Never, have I imagined being here

I keep swimming, I’ve abandoned restraint

Responsibility has been detained

My exhausted body swims to a rock

Closing my eyes, I peacefully drift off

I know there’s so much beauty to explore

I’m content, now, I don’t need anymore

I don’t know what the next moment will bring

Here, in this moment, I have everything