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Shallow
by Alison McKenzieMy faith is a shallow pool -
Muddy.
Id advise you to refrain
From jumping in,
And dont test the water -
Frigid in this late season of cycles.
And I dont know Bliss,
Though try as I might
To reach that destination,
I am lost,
Off the map in some remote,
Unexplored mountain range.
I caught a glimpse of Peace,
Once,
A gloriously brilliant flash
Of inspiration,
Elusive now and camouflaged
By the canopy of overgrowth
In this lonely forest.
My years of prayer appear
As a morning mist of mystery
That I can neither taste, nor grasp,
Nor gather up for salvation.
I wander, lusty for connection,
Scavenging the last of the berries in my hunger,
Aching for the lodge that might provide
Shelter from the coming freeze.
I need to bathe,
But my faith is a shallow pool,
The water, muddy.
And I advise you to refrain
From jumping in.
04/26/2008 Posted on 04/26/2008
Copyright © 2025 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 04/27/08 at 10:11 PM ...i'd fix that, and jump right in...faith in the Lord is about all i got left, 'cept woderfully honest people like yo'self...kudos for this one, tight! charlie |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 04/29/08 at 12:31 AM An incredible open hearted reaching out even though you warn us not to jump in. Nifty exercise in reverse psychology Alison. |
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