Soul's Passage

My soul's passage

on a winding, twisting path

is a way with many bends

harboring surprises

These I both fear and welcome 

these intrusions in my rhythm

that open both my heart

and my ears to the possible new song 

A melody that is born

from a melancholy shadow

haunting and taunting this sun-drenched traveler

A memory that is borne

across hidden generations

as a salt sea journey carries stowaways

A mercy that gives form

to an untested hope

emerging from a chrysalis of discouragement

Breathe the air

draw it in deep

hold it while your lungs burn

and yearn to set it free

Release your hold

Give up your grip 

Let your ship sail

and ride the breeze

Lead the breeze

on briny, balmy seas

Leaving this passage

Loving this passage in its wake.

(c) 2005 Steve Eulberg