Journey

Journey

Roaming deep and alone at night
Cracking twigs, Howling wolves
Fear came off and on
Though when ignited it was strong.
Shaking, Shivering, Wandering, Wondering
Through the mists of life and shadows of death
Could that be the dawn?

Pondering much, and thought I did
Rising Sun, Rising Moon
Lesser, Greater, Up and Down
And after much I soon had found
Time-worn, Fragile, Leaking, Slanted
Through the mists of life and shadows of death
Could this be a home?

Comfort it brought and consoled I felt
Creaking boards, Drafty walls
But, time could not destroy
So, there is hope for this boy
Fixing, Building, Cleansing, Warming
Through the mists of life and shadows of death
Could I remain alone?

Looking far, and out my doors
Yearning heart, Careful eyes
My search would never end
I looked for her with virtue as friend
Longing, Hoping, Praying, Reaching
Through the mists of life and shadows of death
Would I stop the building?

Patience's end and thorough waiting
Blending months, Treading days
The beauty of life is replete
Though beauty shared is bliss complete
Waking, Working, Improving, Searching
Through the mists of life and shadows of death
I will not stop the building!