Out of the Valley

By Julia Meyer-Weber

May 23, 2012

I have lived so long in this desolate place

Sludging through the mire

Clay so thick it weighed me

Coconspirator with gravity

Sinking further into the dank dark mud

Although I have walked through this valley

I have known the Light.

Brightness that casts shadows in the wasteland

The devastation of  anger, of sadness, of abuse.

That Light is hope.

That Light helps me to find my footing.

That Light is Life!

Today, I see green pastures.

In the distance is a table set for me

Oh, the delicacies that I see, that I smell

A table set just for me.

I have waited so long

I have cried so many tears

But soon, my Love and I will dine

He will wash my tear stained cheeks

He will kiss my head

He will whisper words of healing, of hope

My excitement shows in my step

My eyes are filled with laughter

My companion, Fear is loosening his grip

I am bursting with love

Love for you, love for others, love for those who will never know.

I can barely contain myself

Rebirth to love, to live, to touch the face of God.