Like awakening from a dream

With this reality comes a scream

From the comfort of darkness

The strength I found in weakness

I burst forth into newness

I'm suddenly on a road

Scared but trying to act bold

As I stare down the path

Make an effort to do the math

The only result is a fainting heart

Nevertheless, I embark on this journey

Knowing it's not gonna be funny

Thinking and analysing I stop to weigh

How much more to go before I sway

With a thousand miles ahead, I get on my way.

Soon, I discover sinking sand and potholes

Dug up by false friends, gutters made by foes

I try my best to avoid the traps

Take off my hood, allow my wings flap

Hoping that the autumn breeze, lifts me with a grasp

Like an immature diver

Struggling with the reins I waver

Finally I fall deep into the river

Struggling on my feet again, I stand

Trusting I would be able to withstand 

Once more to the ground I fall

I'm sure I heard the squirrels lol

So I sat calmly, thinking of my drop

Without the heart to stomach another major flop

Searching for a way to make the pain stop 

As I walked on, I found a friend who relates

Found the right path when I knocked on his gate

Provides direction even when I derail

Now I know clearly, the destination

Found new drive, fresh motivation

So I stop occasionally as the cars zoom by

Shout out to the bikers and to the passers by

"There is a guider to get you by"

"His name is *Jesus*"

"And yes! He's come to save us"

and make the journey easier

on the road called life.