THE PARK OF LIFE

One of my favorite poems.

 

 

God gave me a dream; he had some knowledge to impart.
In this dream, he took me to an amusement park.
The park's name was LIFE, and I entered as a child.
I rode the kiddy rides at first; they were called:
TROUBLE, LIES, and WILD.

In the dream, I grew older and moved to the adult rides.
I was excited and scared as I rode the rides: 
TREACHERY, LUST, and PRIDE.
These adult rides had loops, unexpected hops, and frightening bends,
But the worst was the secret drop called "A Foolish End."

I entered each ride undaunted with my Father by my side.
He would encourage me when I was frightened.
He would hold my hand each time I cried.

After so many rough rides I felt emboldened.
I felt I no longer needed my father on every ride.
I told him I would go alone and he could sit waiting on the side.

My father didn't argue, and I got on my last ride alone.
It was the parks most massive ride; nicknamed "The Devil's Thrown."

The ride tossed me!  It flipped me!
It flashed and hit me with every horror from my past.
I wanted to let go and fall, but something said: "It won't last!"
I lost track of time and how often in the ride I was thrown. 
Every time I wanted to let go something inside me kept saying: "Hold on and be strong!"

The ride finally ended, and I noticed the day had turned to night.
My father came over to get me and to ensure I was alright.
He told me I had done it; I had ridden everyone of "LIFE'S" rides.
However, I was selfishly proud because I rode the hardest without him by my side.

As we prepared to leave the park and make our journey home,
I proudly asked my father how he felt when I rode the hardest ride alone.
He smiled and took my hand and spoke in a calm and knowing tone. 
He said:
"My child I was always with you.  I would never leave you truly alone.
When you couldn't go on any longer, it was me that kept saying; "Hold on and be strong."

© 2012 Eddie K. Phillips

Author's Note

We are never alone. Even when we think we are doing things outside of the vision of God. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

That lust ride gets me every time

[Rosaria_V]

I loved this, I also love your authors note a lot!! :) So sweet

[Rita L. Sev]

What a great analogy! Yes, some of the rides are scary, but we make it through. I love the message here, and the upbeat rhyme - well penned, Eddie!

[Anand Sehgal]

In the dream I grew older and moved to the adult rides
These were exciting and frightening; they were called:
TREACHERY, LUST, and PRIDE

good write my friend :) nice viewpoint

[Laminators Dubai]

AMAZING!
so much to learn...from life...
thanks you so much for sharing..^^

[Traci]

A truly beautiful inspiring write Eddie. So much truth in your words that portrays your gentle spirit and faith. Well done my friend.

[Eddie Phillips]

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