The Journey

  Sometimes the path I walk upon is bathed in golden sun, Meanders through bright meadows Where pure streams of water run. Sometimes a fog obscures the view, And rocks and thorns prevail, The gradient makes progress slow, Or rings with rain and hail. Both are crucial to my road, Both must have their place…

 

Boulton Bridge trail forest

Sometimes the path I walk upon

is bathed in golden sun,

Meanders through bright meadows

Where pure streams of water run.

Sometimes a fog obscures the view,

And rocks and thorns prevail,

The gradient makes progress slow,

Or rings with rain and hail.

Both are crucial to my road,

Both must have their place –

To one, I owe refreshment,

The other, strength and grace.

So whether I am stepping light

Or struggling as I roam,

I know each bend and every climb

Will bring me closer home.

Responses to “The Journey”

  1. Debbie

    This is just perfect and so true, Melody! Thank you!

  2. Lyle Krahn

    Ah yes it is a journey.

    1. melodylowes

      With an end! Eventually. May your own journey bring you freedom, healing, and peace!

      1. Lyle Krahn

        I have thot of those words often. Who wouldn’t want the blessing of those three? I hope your journey has the same.

      2. melodylowes

        I just came back from a conference in Arizona called ‘The Journey’. It has given me a dose of all three for my own heart. All three needful in our struggles along the way. Thanks, Lyle!

  3. knittingwithheart

    This is a wonderful poem 🙂 ❤ ❤
    pinned it @ http://www.pinterest.com/pin/12596073932817472/

    1. melodylowes

      Aw, thanks. That’s awesome.

  4. Gallivanta

    Ah yes, ah yes, ah yes…and what a beautiful photo to accompany your words.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Gallivanta! It is grace indeed to learn to accept even the pain as part of the process of becoming. May your feet steadily follow your path with integrity, honesty, and courage!

      1. Gallivanta

        And with as few blisters as possible. 😉

      2. melodylowes

        Amen to that!!!! 😉

  5. Jonathan Caswell

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    GOING HOME…VIA A LONG, REFLECTIVE WALK!

  6. Tiny

    That’s how we travel, learn, grow. And finally reach home. Beautiful!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks!! It’s all about the process, isn’t it?

  7. paulmgebben

    Climb on Melody! Your Journey gives heart to others to continue their own.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you Paul!! Your words continue to give me wings!

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