Yesterday marked the halfway point in our Race. That absolutely blows my mind. I was trying to process that and come up with some way to express how I felt but prose wasn’t working. Poetry eventually began to flow so here we are. I still can’t believe that we’ve already finished half of this incredible adventure, I could go on and on about that. Instead, let me just quit talking and let you read on.
“Halfway”
I’ve seen a lifetime in an instant, a story in a stare
I’ve seen brokenness without reason, heaviness in the air
I’ve seen sunrises steal breath, colored ray by ray
I’ve seen adventures multiply, newness day to day
I’ve felt heat that never ends, sweat with no reprieve
I’ve felt stirring in my soul, under skies you can’t believe
I’ve felt love like I’ve never known, grace upon grace I’ve seen
I’ve felt wind’s ice inside my lungs, its kisses cold and clean
I’ve heard the sweet worship of other tongues in praise
I’ve heard children’s laughter at the ending of our days
I’ve heard dogs’ loud barking as I search for sleep
I’ve heard the oceans roaring, their truths oh so deep
I’ve tasted foods on two sides of the globe, and also in between
I’ve tasted the struggle of language, to not know what they mean
I’ve tasted the arid oxygen, dusty skies without rain
I’ve tasted the bitter pill of seeing those in pain
I’ve smelled the scent of desperation, of life with little love
I’ve smelled the earthy balm of rain, falling from above
I’ve smelled intoxication, the cry of the broken on their lip
I’ve smelled the air of mountains, into their reverie I slip
I’ve embraced those who have no clue they’re wrapped in chains of sin
I’ve sat in a sea of brokenness, anguish and wrestling within
I’ve cried out to the King of Nations, He’s answered many a prayer,
All these things He’s done thus far, and we’re only halfway there.
