Sacred Ground

What I know 
to be true,
the proven facts,
sit like anchored stones
in a wild river. 
Here, my steps
are certain, placed firm 
on a familiar stone.
Other times I tread
with faith, a fashioned,
well worn hope
held together 
with a rebar of reason. 
Both get me across.

But it's the unknown
that sets nothingness itself
below my feet, the path
I mostly tread,
trusting in something
to hold me solid
on sacred ground
that is neither up
nor down 
and I have no need
to cross.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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March 3, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Faith/trust is a powerful motivator. Sometimes we just have to take that leap. This poem is DEEP, Paul. had to read a few times but then again I'm kinda slow. Have a super weekend, my friend.
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March 3, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Thanks Daniel...I do dive a bit deep sometimes but make a point to come back up for air. Sorry I gave your brain a workout but probably more a result of my difficulty shaping the words around my thoughts. Again, sincere thanks, Paul
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