The Unknown

How often do we fear

What we do not know?

We cringe and retreat

At the rank smell of

Something new,

Rather than toil

And sweat to uncover

Its sweet perfume.

We shut our eyes

To all novelty,

And breathe in

The stale air of

Familiarity

That weighs on us,

Immobilizing our limbs

And paralyzing our minds.

As fear courses through

Your veins,

Your heart is torn between

Ease and uncertainty.

Your soul yearns to

Hearken to the Unknown,

But your body lies still

In a Peace that comes easily.

But a Greater Peace awaits

Through unchartered territory –

So trample your fear

On the trodden path.

If you cast aside the burdens

Of comfort

And reach for my hand,

I will give you my light

I will show you the way.