A Leap of Faith

He jumped across the ravine
in a leap of faith
looking for redemption 
his choices narrow
but he must leap or fall
opportunity knocked
He had to choose
where he was at 
to where he was going
what was valued and what 
was to be let go
all weighed heavily on the heart
Just like the leap across the ravine
he must take a leap in faith
That all will be and all will work
In his favor -- all he had to do
was believe and have faith in what
was to be and what was to come.

01/04/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2017 at 7:03 PM
I really like this , how we actually can envision the leap of faith when it's a ravine and not just metaphorical!
Horne Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 2:46 PM
just a quick visit, my friend - really love this! Lovely that you held the new baby. Hope you're feeling well & having a great week x
Babcock Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Again my apologies for the late reply. New baby is awesome and cute. So much happening this last month for me. Getting everything cleared up and will be as good as new for spring lol love phyl
Ball Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 10:02 AM
WoW! That is life all wrapped up in a package. Throughout life the choices we make ar made in faith in the out come. What other choice is there. We must weigh the options open to us and then choose. Well done my friend. God Bless and from 1 to 7 this is a 10. JB Keeping you in my prayers. Let me know how things are going.
Babcock Avatar
April 13, 2017 at 12:17 PM
It has been a rough week and doing a lot of resting. A two week recovery so one week down. Thanks for your prayers. Happy Easter to you and your family. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 1:15 PM
- Tough choice ... we must overcome - Great written, Phyllis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Babcock Avatar
April 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Thanks Anne Lise for your comment. Having a rough week but on the mend. love phyl
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