God’s Will

I allowed my Self
to be put into
an invisible cage
called God’s Will.

I was told that
all I needed
to do was
explore its
contours and
I would understand
all I needed
to know.

But mostly
I huddled
in place.

It was invisible,
and I feared
to walk where
I couldn’t see.

But I could
read books,
tossed into The Cage
by kind passersby,

I could see
dancers
in the distance,
hear rhythm and
blues being
thrummed by
wild fingers,
standup comics
set up microphones
somewhere just
outside The Cage, and
there were Saturday
Movie Matinees
projected on those
invisible walls.

One day I
arose and started to
walk,

feeling for bars,
so I’d know
just how far
God wanted me
to go.

It’s been
a few years now,
and I just
keep walking.

I’m beginning to
think it may be
safe

to start running,
or even try
flying.

(Photo by Ye Jinghan; UnSplash)