The Momentum — Jaded

The mountains I climbed to reach my destination
left me on my knees,
praying to the heavens
for strength to complete this worn-out path—
a journey through repeating routes, endless cycles,
and roadblocks I once thought were impassable.
When I give myself a daunting task,
I falter, spiral downward,
beating around the bush
while letting time slip into obscurity.
I wrestle with the worst remedies for pain,
bearing the weight of broken steps.
Yet I seek the silver linings on the skyline,
protecting and fostering ingenuity for all, but not myself.
Self-focus, they say,
leads to madness—
but perhaps it’s the madness within integrity’s system
that unravels the mysteries we fear to face.
To prosper, to heal, to rejoice in life—
each step brings me closer
to the beginning of something new.
“Beautiful things come in time; calm the tame.
I promise, the camel will be watered.”