The Path

I have always been taught to stick to the straight & narrow path.

I like to think of the side squares here as little distractions, temptations,

or influences that take me off the path for even just a minute.

There are so many times when I pause before taking the next step

& I wonder... "Is this all really worth it?  I can't even see where 

this pathway is going.  Is there hope & light at the end?"

This is how I feel like the path in my life looks-

Beautiful & the pathway is straight, but I never

exactly know what is around each corner, or for that

matter, what is coming up next.

This is where my faith comes in.

Although I can't see what lies in front of me,

or around the next bend, I take joy in the beauty around me.

The path would be easy if it looked simple 

& I could see the reward in plain sight,

But instead, I look forward with hope,

for one day I will find the end of the rainbow

and join all those who have followed the path as well.

And what joy awaits, to be gathered together

with Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ & all

those we love of never-ending peace & happiness.