On the move...

where will you go?

Photo by Diana Parkhouse on Unsplash

When you lace up your sneakers today…where will you go?

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          On the Move 

Once upon a time
sneakers sat by
the door—
Peeking out through 
the glass window
wishing to explore. 

“Why aren’t we outside?” 
“Why haven’t we been laced?” 
“I’m feeling cramped and isolated,
in this place.” 

Questions lingered, worries and 
sadness added to their days 
Yet—they didn’t give up and 
kept their faith. 

“We will make it outside again, let’s
keep our chin up and pray—we know
troubles come yet we will find a way.” 

Sunshine streamed through 
the window. A sneaker lifted from the
floor. A foot slides into the toebox 
like weeks before. 

Gentle hands snug the laces 
A pull that they’ve missed, thrilled
to be on the move and happy
to exist. 
 
“I’m awake and ready, here we go!”
“Our beloved is back—
let’s check out the snow.”    

Hear the crunch under our
feet, the birdsong above.
The smell of damp earth and air— 
oh, what freedom and love! 

I’ll take one step at a time, 
and see what I can do. If I must stop
to walk. It’s okay. Keep going—
God’s with you. 

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Join us Friday!

Come write together for 30 minutes on zoom at 11 am(EST). I’ll make sure to wear my green! :)