i went for a walk one spring day
in the woods and far away
journeying on trails lined with trees
accompanied only by the breeze
i came to a bridge across a stream
upon it i sat to write and dream
dangling my feet in the water's cool flow
awareness inside beginning to grow
the paths continued in either direction
upon this life they placed their reflection
across the bridge one path did lead
the way i came or so it seemed
so i chose to go the other way
no time to waste or spend in delay
and this path it did twist and turn
obstacles i faced as i continued to learn
but the way i chose did bring me back
many months later on that bridge i sat
stream had run dry but peace remained
as i sought solace in the space i claimed
this time i chose to walk across
feeling confused and at a loss
i suddenly realized i had been deceived
for this path was not what i had once perceived
i strolled through marsh on solid support
my mind of stories i tried to sort
i leaned on boulders to take my rest
experiencing life as would nature suggest
blankets of gold on the earth all around
and here i sat upon the ground
the trees extend their comforting embrace
in this loving connection i find my grace
to this sacred place i do surrender
this journey i shall always remember
spirit whispers and i heed the call
while one by one rocks roll from the wall
until the passage is free and clear
and i can walk without hindrance or fear
as i gently tread on that bridge again
and journey on til i reach my end
