Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Watching My Feet...

Watching my feet
as they walk ahead...
the sight of the ground below them
doesn't point the way anywhere.

The sound of my shoes hitting the pavement
reverberates up to the bones of my spine;
reminding me of the congealed dirt that I walk around in...

Watching my feet
as they walk ahead...
I realize that I can't see what is ahead of me;
making it easy for me to bump into a wall
...or someone else who is also watching their feet!

I feel a nudge to look up and I see
that watching my feet has hindered my steps;
as well as those walking around me;
circling each other in confusion;
bumping into each other as amusement park bumper cars...

Beyond the immediate scene of almost comical heights,
I can see the Lord waiting with outstretched hands...
inviting all who will respond to seek
the path of light.