The Shimmer of Horizons

Through the tinctures tests of turmoil and tempest
stepping in the footprints forebears forged
hearing the wind of ancient echoes lift in longing,
while rattling the nerves and mind with foreboding questions
that burn in anxiety upon the pores.

Soul solidifies in spiritual sacraments in the quandary quagmire
infusing epiphanies in assuring layers of conviction's mantle
eyes focus in clarity upon distant possibilities
feet grow stamina to walk on quicksand,
thunder quakes, but no longer terrorizes.

Inside the flame of faith roar so steadily
anticipation's mirages become passion's islands
no longer slave to shadowy curly cue snares of doubt
sun of promise shines steps towards paradise's destinations.