View at Six Months

I stand upon the mountain top
Gazing down below
My focus is on the pathway
And the rope that has me in tow.

I see the road less traveled
My footprints are very plain
I smile when I remember
How slowly was my gain.

I feel a tug upon the rope
I turn and see my friend
With knife in hand he cuts
And unties the other end.

I feel a little shiver
Up and down my spine
Not sure if I want to be
Free of this safe Lifeline.

I walk to the mountain’s edge
Look down the other side
I am amazed to see
So many people glide.

The path looks much smoother
Than from whence I just came
I see so many friends
That wave and call my name.

I raise my eyes to the heavens
Look down on the scene below
I take a deep, refreshing breath
And down the path I go.

It feels so different now
Sliding on my sled so fast
My freedom is in sight
I’m headed home at last.

11/23/05

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