Free of Worry

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God Bless.

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                  Free Of Worry 

I will get outside, it will help. I give
myself a pep talk as I approach the 
snow-packed trail.  A walk will
do me good, and ease my mind.
I’m carrying worry and self-doubt. 
Two bags— weighing me down. 
I place them both at the 
foot of the trail. Relieved 
to set them down. 
 
The sunshine touches my face
“Don’t pick them back up— Go!”
I obey. 
The trail opened for me.
My sneakers crunch, crunch
with each step. Birdsong greets 
me with a merry tune. 
I begin to hum—
listening with gratitude. 

I notice— 
A very large figure sits at the 
topmost branch.
Who is it?  
I stop and stare. 
In awe—
of her size, beauty, and stillness. 
She watches me then 
opens her reddish-brown wings 
and soars. Her brick-red tail 
captures my imagination. Oh, 
to be a red-tailed hawk, free of
worry. Free of doubt.  
She is not tossed by the wind— 
She is confident. She is bold. 
Thank you for allowing me
to see. 

I turn around— 
The two bags are 
waiting for me— 
Today, I will not pick 
them back up.
No, not today. 
I will not be shaken. 
I will trust in the Lord
with all my heart. He 
is looking out for me.