The path of life seemed straight
Then suddenly
A curve. A bump. A dip. A challenge
A rock…
Or is it a boulder?
An opportunity to learn. A test of character
Something to make me appreciate
the flat spots in the road
Confusion. Disillusion.
Resentment. Disappointment.
Trials. Troubles
Why is life so hard?
Tears. Sadness
Why do I feel down?
A glimmer of hope. A glimpse around the rock
The other side faintly visible
An encouragement nonetheless
Strength. Character.
A breath of fresh air
Deep nourishment to the soul
Inspiration. Stamina.
The will to press on
To never give up
Be patient. Be gentle.
In the end… It will all work out
The boulder in the road is moving
Inch by inch, atom by atom
But moving nonetheless
Soon it will fade away
Into history behind us
The insurmountable becoming mountable
The obstacle a lesson learned
The boulder…a tiny pebble
© Lukas Westevy
2002