The Path of Faith

In the valley of shadows
The trails
Are easy to walk,
But turn back on themselves
And guide the terrified wanderer
Deeper into the night of doubt.

To get out of this forest of darkness
And climb to the mountaintop of faith
The wanderer
Must choose a rocky path
Strewn with crystal sharp shards
That cut though boots leather soles
And penetrate
The flesh of doubt.

Once past the mountain of faith
The wanderer finds hidden lakes
Filled with love’s healing waters
Safe for the traveler to drink.

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