Some slide in skates
Others glide on jet
We're all on some journey
A soul's the ticket you get
When roads scream unpaved
And trails bear snakes
Keep eyes trained on lessons
Being there, no mistake
We are only moving forward
Some days it don't seem so
Flat tire, high wire
Then the blinding snow
But don't let go
Plod onward
Look forward
The journey is the pearl
Destinations are evasive
Traveling through this world
Push through
Jump over
The journey is the goal
Refining, upward climbing
Attaining your perfect whole
Chana holds a master’s degree in special education, and has been in the field of education for twenty-five years. Her cherished roles as Jewish woman, mother and Learning Strategies instructor provide inspiration and material for writing at every turn.
© Copyright, all rights reserved. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with Chabad.org's copyright policy.
More in this section
Join the Discussion
Anonymous
Thornhill
January 7, 2013
What a great reminder. This is one of those things that until I experienced the sensation the first time, the thousand times I'd heard it didn't mean much; but now I'm grateful to hear it again and again. Thank you for posting! Reply
I am who I am
I am one of a kind
Intricately made
Originally designed
I'm abundantly grateful
And eternally blessed
Old things have passed away
I'm alive again at last
I've been pardoned of transgressions
Forgiven of sin
I've been gifted and received
a thousand more amens
Yet this world's heart keeps beating
A rhythm I don't know
So I'll wait for His return
My candle still aglow