Journey to Light

There I stood, lightning all around, thunder echoing throughout the land. "Its not too far from here" I said to myself. The leaves delicately clung to the tree branches as they were rustled mercilessly in the wind. "Such is life" I thought, remembering past sentiments. It seems so hard to let go at times, and how rare would it be to experience such a moment with easiness, unless I was careless! But things change, as do the seasons, and I now feel no more remorse than I do jubilee in this grand traverse.

"Why so many steps God? Can't I just lift my foot and land at my destination?" I'm convinced it wouldn't be a great feat for an all-knowing, all-powerful being to lend me a hand now and again - especially when things get tough. It would be like simply flicking a switch! Surely if I can see the reason in that, then so can He. He is, after all, more than capable - right? I've read and heard many, many stories of God's awesome miracle power, from the beginning of universe through to Noah, and then Abraham, Moses, a talking donkey, astonishing battle victories, a virgin birth, dead men rising, bread and fish being inconceivably multiplied, walking on water, walking out of prisons, and providing vacant parking bays! There seems to be no end to His diversity! - So why not here and now, in my situation? I'm sure I heard right when the minister said "When you pray, God will answer". Well the prayer of my pounding heart and aching legs are sounding loud and clear to me! - I wonder if God can hear with all that thunder blasting away? But that can't be the problem, since He's all-knowing and all, so I guess I'll just keep going...

WOW! That was pretty kool! I can't wait to tell, uhh, someone,... when I get to, umm, where someone is I guess? Nah, who wants to here that anyway? People are so caught up in their busy-nesses that they wouldn't give two seconds to know what I just saw, and even if they did, I'm sure they wouldn't see the value in it. Maybe they're not capable of such comprehension. Its like I would need a full-motion feature movie to get my point across, and then, if the 'penny' has managed to drop further than its diameter, I might be lucky to escape with only a few rocks thrown at me! People don't like to hear what hurts their ego - at least thats what I think - and if thats going to be their attitude then I think I'll wait until I REALLY trust someone before I tell them. I feel like I'm storing up treasures inside me. I wonder how many treasures I can fit before I burst?

"Can I help you sir?" said the barman. "Yes, can I have one glass of that raspberry drink you sell?" I replied. "Sure" he said, as he promptly poured the beverage and asked "Anything else?" "Yes, and a glass of water please?" I replied. A wry smile silently erupted from the barman's poker-face and then, composed, he asked "Are you sure I can't put a little flavour in that for you son?" "No thanks" I replied. "How about some ice then?" said the barman. "Um, yeah, okay" I replied, and with the ice added I took one drink in each hand and headed straight for my mate who was vigorously thrusting away at the pool table. I gave him his drink - the raspberry - but he fumbled, splashing the unreservedly coloured drink on my brand new silk shirt! I turned around immediately towards the bathroom, but blundered directly into a waitress and three plates of steak! I quickly apologised and BAM!! I saw a vague silhouette of what might have been a pole. Everything was suddenly a lot darker, lacking the fermented odour of alcoholic drinks and the sound of chattering people. "Where am I?" I thought for a minute or two, or three or thirty - I couldn't tell. The next thing I knew, a ray of sunlight was gently beaming onto the tip of my nose, and the world around me was unfolding slowly before my eyes; from the green leaves that cozily nestled amongst the tree branches, down to every insignificant blade of grass, and to the dusty ground where I lay. Morning had come, I had regained consciousness, and a large mesh fence stood between me and my destiny.