Step

The journey of life takes us

Through unexpected twists and turns.

Flipping through loops,

As if we were on a roller coaster,

We fear what may,

Or may not,

Be beyond the bend.

We trod forward,

As if we were babes

Taking our first steps,

Unsure of whether our legs will fail us.

Learning to walk again

As if we never had known,

We anticipate a fall

With each new discovery.

We must take a deep breath,

Close our eyes tightly,

And step our best foot forward.

(2000)