I used to think
It was a precipice
Tightrope, and I was
Blindfolded with a
Pop quiz at every step
And a jiggled rope
If I got it wrong.
Then I was told
God’s not like that
At all.
More like a spotlight
That warms and follows and shines
Walking together
Forwards, back, sideways,
And still.
What a comfort!
And no pop quizzes to dread.
All you have to do is ask for the light.
