I didn’t know my way
I came to this mountain,
considered hiding in its side
Yet, I was in for a peculiar hike
while having this talk with my Self
My feet found a ladder
Up or down, I didn’t know
But step by step I went
After the long, dark hike,
and a last, great climb,
I found a place above the clouds
In a sudden glimpse,
I had this view,
of an endless open space
There I knew
not only more of me,
but more of You
Strangely enough,
it made me feel,
light and free, yes,
and very real
A Contemplative Life 