The Vista

The veil of mist lifted

for a moment,

just long enough

to see what lies beyond.

And this is what I saw,

just this,

over there,

between the poppies and the stream,

hidden behind the hawthorn tree,

with the wide blue sky

arcing above all

and the spring green grass

growing tall and wild:

A portal opened

and spread out before me

were realms unknown –

always to be so

to any too afraid

to venture on.

But I, the Warrior Goddess,

take my fears

and place them firmly

in front of me

staring them down

with black eyes,

and walk on.

(Soul Sister)