Towards Sunset

Face of sunset touches skin with its illumination

in the setting tones of reflection,

like a cowboy alone on the trail,

the mind must ride towards

each destination that is one’s future,

even through it means moving through tides

filled with question that swell in their quandaries

and the heart feels the splash

from every doubt that washes over the spirit.

 

Still, it is a journey taken so often in solitude,

while looking for the sailboats on the horizon

that can offer a voyage

away from the beaches and surf

taken as temporary strolls in serenity.

 

Somewhere inside the stallion arises,

amid the crashing waves in awakening,

it is a steed of resolve and resilience,

so on that gallop of acceptance

between the rider who merely travels

with the thoroughbred of potential

there is wed a harmony

of balance in desire and deed.

 

Slowly through life’s waters

is taken the trot of awareness,

whatever stirs in the crashing currents

becomes a baptism instead of annoyance,

as one learns to adjust

unto the elements that challenge

along the way to the home not yet reach.