Five Minute Friday: Abandon

This poem was written in five unedited minutes on the prompt “Abandon” for Five Minute Friday.

Far too long

I’ve sat on this branch

waiting for the perfect time to jump.

Too breezy today, I’d say.

Too high.

Too far.

Now you’re prodding me

to take flight.

You nudge me further out,

whispering your promise:

I will never abandon you.

So I tiptoe slowly

wind whipping

dead leaves rustling

branch swaying.

I watch a hawk glide

with effortless glory

over the pond.

It’s my time.

So I release my grip

and strength enters my wings.

I’m flying now!

I lean into the wind current

and abandon my fears

because you promised

to catch me if I fall

to uphold me with your strength

to show me new vistas.

I look to the east

and see the sun streaming bright

through grey clouds.

Questions for you:

How does God’s promise never to abandon you inspire you to let go of fear?

What do you need to abandon to soar to greater heights for God’s glory?

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