A Writer’s Journey Starts Off the Path

One small step seems 

Minuscule to the entire journey.

But without the first step

There is no journey.

The first stroke of the pen,

The feeling of the first key tapping the keyboard,

Both inspiring untold potential

And an initial spark of energy.

This feeling has an essence 

Of innocence and excitement. 

A child like trust and fearlessness

Ready to conquer the journey.

At that moment there are

Only dreams of stories to 

Lived and be told.

There is only a beautiful view of the horizon.

There may be challenges

Hidden in the brush 

Or fears in the heart that

Are awaiting to be seen.

The journey and the destination,

Failure and change of direction,

The tools and weapons needed,

Are all indeterminable.

The writer does not care.

The only concern is seeing new experiences

And new stories with the eyes of amazement,

Like a child first seeing the world.

A writer searches with no

Destination in mind

Souring from a cliff

Into the abyss of the unknown.