Cageless birds
by Melissa helser
“Standing on the shore of decision
looking into the face adventure,
desire to abandon all I know.
What pushes me is rooted
somewhere between misunderstanding and knowing.
knowing what I wanted to understand is not within my reach.
So i ponder my escape
not knowing what lies ahead.
Adventure in theory is full of excitement
and bleed with passion for life.
But adventure in reality
is full of breathless moments,
silent nights,
and wounds that leave scars
of memory on the heart.
Can I go the distance?
Can I give all of my mind to what the messenger is saying?
Can I surrender my unknowing?
Will I survive the humility of ignorance
to obtain a treasure earthly gold cannot buy?
Will I ask the question of honesty
even if the answer convicts my soul
and sends me to a land of repentance?
All of these thoughts flood my mind
as I stand on the shore of choosing
and in the distance of my wondering.
I see with clear eyes
a flock of wild, beautiful birds
swooping clearly in my direction
as if they see me and are coming for me.
and how strange is it that their eyes
are full of clarity
and the melody of their flapping wings –
they sing out,
we are coming for you. “
during worship track my friend read this poem,
Something about it struck something in me and I realized why it did as the day went on.
friends, I have exciting news to share with you, but you’re just going to have to wait a few days to find out :).
