Facing the future…
Sep 5, 2017
Story
The future beckons
Calling at me
Bidding me come
Into what lies ahead
Show me what’s in store
I plead with her
For a little peek into more
Of what lies ahead
Blocking my view
She says “No!”
Life gives no preview
Of what lies ahead
Life only gives choices
Experience and wisdom
Together with resources
To face what lies ahead
So, certain of yesterday
Unsure of tomorrow
I stand in today
Wondering what lies ahead
Fear tries to tug me backwards
Caution says tread carefully
But curiosity pushes me forward
Towards what lies ahead
Aware of what I’ve accomplished
Desiring a better future
Knowing what can be achieved
I walk towards what lies ahead
Staying where I am is not an option
Neither is going back
So I proceed with caution
To face what lies ahead
I try to be confident
In the choices I make
Hoping I’ll have no regret
When I see what lies ahead
Try as we might
Who can tell what the future holds
No one has insight
Into what lies ahead
Some things I’ll never know in advance
And even those who love me
Must leave it to chance
For me to learn, whatever lies ahead
So armed with hope
And my faith in God
I step and grope
Into what lies ahead
Trusting that God is in control
And my life He holds
I cling to His invisible hand
And step into the future untold
By Matilda Moyo 17 February 2009