This poem was inspired by a friend who jumped out of a plane for her 5oth birthday, and also by the first page in my notebook. I thought that it would be appropriate for the first post of the new year. I hope that you enjoy and that it touches some truth in you.
Take the Step
Here we all stand
on the edge of tomorrow
in a plane
about to jump
with a blank page
in front
a new job
college around the corner
or even just a day
get up
take the next step
it doesn’t take much
and it is everything
lift the leg
conscious thought
point the toes
a direction
you choose
we all have the power
to change
our lives
our direction
where our steps
will take us
but no matter
the dreams
the paths
the doors open or shut
we must step
without guarantees
of success
we will fall
trip
blunder
say the wrong words
make mistakes
but the secret
is not
in always
being safe
being right
being perfect
but in continuing
to walk
forward
knowing our direction
is unique
none of us walk the same path
even as all of us take
steps
yet
the color of our shoes
where we place our gaze
the speed
with which we walk
all these are our own
so
begin
anew
today
it’s you
the one
who must move
no one comes
to carry
us forward
for our beating hearts
know the way
how we love
how we live
unique
blessed
brave
take the step.