Trials Arrive

Barrier on 'Navajo Bridge' near Grand Canyon.

Trials Arrive

6/29/11

Myths talk of three obstacle

strewn challenges hero must overcome

on journey to promised land

filled with rewards for warrior's

courage, perseverance, ingenuity, great love

for 'gods', humanity, earthly home,

and beautiful woman faithfully waiting,

where latter is worst deprivation

making time away pure torture

without knowing what's in store,

how long separation will last,

what edges will push protagonist

to point of ego surrender

letting go fears about death,

that are literal, figurative, metaphorical,

pledging full allegiance to process

which revels in transparent truth,

unabashed emotional expression when accessing

unexpected experiences in deep river

looking to reveal 'pure soul'

following 'purpose' during this life,

in search for enlightened passage

beyond drudgery of the mundane

forever blocking recognition that points

toward miracles waiting, empowering abilities,

securing victory when trials arrive.