The Rainstorm: You’ve Come Too Far To Turn Back

I was walking when the day turned into night

The sun seemed to give way without a fight

I expected light to fill my path

I’d already dealt with the aftermath

The gravels that crunched beneath my well-shod feet sounded like firecrackers on the 4th of July

I had already been walking quite some way when I got caught without a shred of day

My compass which had proven to be quite true

The one that had taken me places of which no one knew

Could not have prepared me for the patience that would be called

It couldn’t have indicated that I hadn’t anticipated it all

I’d left behind the fear of failing

No longer concerned about how I’d look should I begin flailing

I attacked the panic and refused it stay

Shored up my boundaries in spite of what they’d say

I conditioned my body to hold stable

In all conditions I found I was able

On muddy mountain winding trails

Rejoicing in the strength of my sea legs when the wind hits the sails

Tantalized through the turbulence while I’m in the air

Intrigued in my impermanence rather than despair

In my dream I was walking through the blackest night

My confidence was pitched I feared no plight

But, then it began to rain

My clothes drenched but I had so much to gain

When I finally decided I was prepared to head out on my journey

I’d already pushed past the fear of winding up on a gurney

Come hell or high water I set my face like flint

Of my nomadic destiny I’d already caught a glint

I prepared to be fierce and say no to fear

I prepared to be cunning and quiet with the crafty in spite of their leer

I prepared my body to be strong to hold up under pressure

I came to meet my dreams like wheat to a thresher

I hadn’t prepared to be caught in a rainstorm exactly half way through my quest

I stumbled in defeat as the wind lashed out at me like an unwelcome guest

As I stood still to face the sky and rail at the Universe, “why God, WHY??

A stirring occurred

Suddenly I was face to face with my own word

Had I not made a promise to my soul?

Had I not pledged that I wouldn’t quit till I met my goal

I will not betray that which gives me life

I will not back down though the elements cut like a knife

Turning back will not stop the rain

And I have come to encourage you in your pain

I plowed and pushed at my soul’s behest

I charged forward like a woman possessed

I will not be stopped and neither will you

If you hear this message it’s a sign of your power

I encourage you to march through time to your finest hour