The Plateau

The Plateau.

This mountain is steep,

A long road,

And now today,

I have reached

A plateau,

It is time to relax,

Take refreshment,

Prepare for the climb,

Perhaps look back,

Reflect,

Enjoy victories claimed,

Consider

Lessons in my memory,

Right

The occasional wrong,

Never seduced,

Victim of deceiver’s lie,

Treasuring

My tears,

The tears of joy and sorrow,

All that brings healing,

Encouragement,

New life,

For I am a bond man,

Set free in Christ’s love,

To enjoy,

Enjoy living risen life,

Then

Raised high on eagles’ wings,

Renewed anew; refreshed,

Full of hope,

The gift of God to men,

I press on

Triumphal,

Ever praising,

Towards my goal

The high calling

Which is Dad’s prize

For me,

And all who by adoption

He calls sons.

Patrick R.
September 2012.