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The Journey (a Journey poem #1)

The Journey
(a Journey poem #1) 
Marie Slider 
24 December 2017

A scared little girl was running to and fro,
Trying to find something, or someone, she didn't know.
A thousand thoughts were whirling and creeping inside her mind;
A doorway to her heart, in darkness, she couldn't find.
Then a fire started stirring and shining from up above;
A little spark of hope, of healing, and of love.
It started to brighten the gloomy way,
The path began switching from night to day.
As her feet began to twitch and tingle,
Her frame of mind went surely single.
She knew at that moment what she must do,
But where would she get the strength to make it through?
Ahead lay mush and cracks and stones,
That she felt would surly break her bones.
Bravely she began pushing, jumping, and moving,
Her heart muscles started slowly improving.
For as long as she kept her eyes
On her next step towards her prize,
The path grew rails of hope,
And from the ceiling came a rope.
The gift of these tools helped her to fight,
In doing what she knew to be right.
And when she stood firmly at the door,
She had no idea what was in store.
But she knew that she need not show fear,
For suddenly a small peephole did appear.
When she began viewing what was inside,
She was truly filled with a humbled pride.
For her faith and good works were finally rewarded,
And the doubt inside her mind was completely aborted.
She knew in that moment she could never explain,
The unique peace that filled her heart, all words seemed too plain.
While faithfully pushing the door ajar,
She heard a soft voice boom from afar;
"You're welcome here, I've missed you so!
But if you want, you are free to go,
And when you decide you want to return,
That negativity inside you, I'll gladly burn.
I've done it many times before,
But it's something you've forgotten or tried to ignore.
The love you are feeling can forever be yours,
This comfort is for all believers who walk through My doors.
When you finally decide to stay here with Me,

I promise I will carry you into Eternity."

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