an ill wind blew across
the darkened landscape of my life
the gloom of probable turmoil and pain
another clash on the horizon of my spirit
there is no endurance unless you are scared
fearful of failure or afraid of success
the destination is still the same
mired in the muck of our existence
turmoil and pain is a razor-edged precipice
life-sucking agony with a plummet to death
or a chance to grow and change is the other
there is the freedom to choose
struggle requires courage to prevail
life and its bloodshed make no difference
opportunity half-full breeds confidence
a spiral half-empty births doubt and fear
fear of facing oneself naked
looking headlong into the mirror of the soul
unveiling emotional scars of existence
all cutting deep within our wounded spirit
growth is painful and nakedness is terrifying
the choice to change is freedom
endurance to withstand fear and pain
a battle to conquer a war to be won
About the Creator
Glen McKenzie
"Thoughts From The Wilderness" examines how nature and the outdoors intersect with our daily struggles and presents ways we can move forward and triumph over tough issues hindering us from leading the lives we were meant to lead.
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