Sunlight and Shadows


Trapeze

Walking on a bridge so high

Finding footholds in the sky

So much to lose, so far to fall

But not crossing will lose it all

Sunset light is fading fast

Don’t know how long time will last

Thin tangled railings line the way

That must be crossed here, now, today

On this bridge I only see

The churning water under me

I can’t see, but still I know

That there are strong supports below

They’re grounded in the solid rock

And to the shore they safely dock

So I have no need to dread

If I will keep my eyes ahead

Looking back in clearer skies

I see the trapeze crystalize

To form a backdrop, solid ridge

That guides me on to the next bridge

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