will

i prayed
& asked ‘what am i to do’–

She gave me a stone
in my chest firm
& undeniable.

She said

I give you your Will.

your Will is yours
& yours alone--

in Me
you know where to go
for I have taught you
to read maps
I have taught you
navigation.

isn't this why
you are called here, after all? 

for no matter where you go
you have your own Will to return to.

it will not waver
in storm or sea

it will not tumble 
to the four winds

it will not be shaken
by the cares of the world. 

listen to your truth.

don't you know
the music of its voice by now? 

hasn't the world shown you hunger?

haven't you scavenged for morsels
the forests deep and dark--

haven't you slaked your thirst
in the cold waters within?