January 3, 1994

life changing Saying
live the life of solitude
and desolation

monumental gift
this day began the journey
path of unknowing

confused I was then
unclear what these words might mean
sounded so foreign

words of commitment
of this there could be no doubt
that much for certain

solemn, severe words
ominous in tone they fell
could have resisted

so glad I did not
distrustful of self, sought help
‘but how, Lord?’ I asked

quick was the answer
I will show you...be silent
don’t overthink it

I must have missed part
bent on figuring it out
I then tried just that 

(to be continued…)