Waiting…

I became aware today,
That I am waiting,
Sitting in the corner staring out the window,
Looking around at life,
Waiting…

I watched the sun rise this morning,
Saw the eagle lift his heavy wings and take flight,
The coyote came by to say hello,
But he saw I wasn’t really here,
And padded softly away…

I was waiting.

I went outside in the falling snow,
Watched it land on my arms,
Then fall to the ground in its quiet way,
Looking to the east,
I saw a shadow on the horizon,

Black and ominous,
And I smiled.
So it comes now,
This storm building and blustering,
Trying to frighten me with its power…

But I am calm inside,
Filled with memories of another time,
It cannot touch me.
I know who I am now,

My ancestors once danced to Gods,
Seeking to appease their wrath,
But it is a new era now.

Science has replaced our myths,
And the wise among us,
Have discovered your secrets,
Knowledge has replaced fear,
And I am well armed.

So come if you must,
Do your best.
I am waiting…