Falling

I keep falling.

Falling down -

From trying to run

Too fast

Too far

Too long.

From carrying burdens

Not owned

Not meant

For me to carry.

From trying too hard to

Keep up

Keep going

Keep face.

Falling backward -

From forgetting my need to

Look forward

Look faithful

Look fiercely.

From wishing away the present

Just remembering

Just longing

For impossible reversals.

From expending limited energies

On others

On why me

On the unknown.

Falling short -

From failing to remember

Who listens

Who answers

Who never will fail me.

From perfection by being

Simply human

Simply flawed

In my natural state.

From completing my life

Without patience

Without grace

Without the Author,

The Finisher of my faith.

Anna M. Molgard

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