PASSING THE BATON

Folder: 
2008

Storm as calm as a spring meadow,
Clouds escorted gently with sun’s smile
Colors singing, bowing, dancing with the wind…
Painting a blue masterpiece.
Deep healing salve blankets heart and soul
Breath and life returned at last.

 

Rest short-lived
Journey unending until the veil is lifted
Curtain parted and entrance made.

 

Once again it is time.
Baton grasped with an unrelenting grip.
Hands bleed accepting the suffering
Of the one from whom it was taken.

 

Awaiting…
     Watching...
          Brave Child,
Braced, hand outstretched, palm up
Fully prepared to take the slap of the pass.
Bolting with the life of a gazelle.

 

Enduring the race
Clinging to His Robe
Drinking in Spirit’s breath
Muscles tense
Sweat pouring down
Beaten by the world
With each stride towards the finish line.

 

Breath escapes
Pain unbearable
Wounds sustained
Race not finished
Must keep running!
Must!
Can’t  give up!
Finish line in sight,
Crossing comes.
Enteredness received.
Baton passed.
Another race begins.

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