Guiding Light

I've journeyed far this year,
To a place I never wanted to see.
I've faced mountains, crags and cliffs,
Each step uncertain. stumbling, falling to my knee.

I have pounded my fists in anger,
And cried out in the night.
All along praying, hoping the
Path I follow is right.

Family, friends, those I hold dear,
Have helped me stay the course.
To see what's important, find the truth,
Fight the unseen force.

Life carries on, here I stand at the
Edge of the wilderness.
Thankful for all that I have learned, and
Despite the hardships, appreciate tenderness.

The next steps are hard, for I know I must go on.
To find what I will become, to set my mind free.
This journey into the wilds, 
This journey for self discovery.
 
Though I walk alone, focused on the path ahead, 
And trying hard not to dwell.
I know I'm fine, my family, my friends, and
God all want me to be well.

Trusting there is a path to be found,
From someone not seen.
This is path designed for me.
By chance? Destiny? Or something in between?

God's light shines all around me, the path appears
I am the light because God is in me.
As I become aware, and look beyond my light,
I can see.

All those other lights,
Those who have come before me.
As new life begins, and my light shines,
Maybe I can be a guide, for others who want to see.
 
David Gray