Because I Am

Along the rutted, dark pathway through this world
The autumn breeze blows the red and yellow leaves to my feet
It covers like a golden carpet, God’s cool weather accessory
I feel the crispness in the air and taste the approaching winter

Because I am
The reason for the season
Because I am
The light of day is weaker

Standing frozen, afraid to move in any direction
The path has become hidden, the way is obscured
Multi-colored patterns form on the ground, arrows staggered
No definitive direction, no awareness of the right way

Because I am
There is more than one wrong answer
Because I am
Indecision wraps itself around like a warm, welcoming jacket

The wind whips the leaves off the ground
The exposed ground starts to regain it’s reason
The breeze shifts the clouds creating a ray of light
There is a destination on the horizon

Because I am
It’s further than I had hoped for, but closer than it seems
Because I am
Fear and self-doubt create the illusion of improbability

Is the destination heaven on Earth or heaven above?
Is it the beginning of a new life or the end of this old one?
The leaves begin to fall, stirred by hesitation
The way will be clouded again if no action is taken

Because I am
The window is closing on the culmination
Because I am
There is no one to guide the way, no maps, only leaves

There is only one choice to make, one next chapter to be written
Courage is needed, faith is required, and dreaming must be allowed
The falling leaves are slowing with the release of doubt
It takes a choice of survival to slow the drawing of the curtain

Because I am
There will be assurance, there will be trust
Because I am
The next step will be the first step to the best part of the story

I will take the step, I will not hesitate, I will move forward, I will not fear
Because
I
Am