i am still

starting
again
stepping
again
out on faith
sure of its foundation
that it is strong enough
in any air
to hold me
up
head above water
and when i bob under
and see what is there
i keep hold of that floating device
that faith shield
that protection
i am here
i am still here
and when i am no longer
i am still

up the loading dock

into the shadow
through the light
down the loading dock
unloaded
and ready