Escort.

It’s comforting to know I don’t have “to go it” alone.

He goes with me.

I walk in confidence,

knowing I’m not alone.

Safely stepping into my future despite what it holds.

It’s calming to know He’s already been there.

He’s gone before me.

I follow persuaded,

By the evidence there.

Undoubtedly under his watchful care.

The strength I feel at his side—

unexplainable.

The certainty I experience at his arm—

Holds me upright.

Like a tango dancer in close hold,

I’m in his grasp—

protected, safe and led.

He moves;

I follow.

We dance.

Forgetting my worries,

I’m lost in his care.

The music begins to drown out the other noise.

I’m locked in—

knowing there’s nowhere else I’d rather be

but here.

Safe

Protected

Allayed

He is here.

Promising to always be—

my comfort

my fortress

my stronghold

and that alone is enough.