Swinging High 04/18/2021

In my dreams
There I was
Swinging on a swing
Going higher
And higher
Filling my senses
With exhilaration
And delight.

Thinking back as a child
Swinging
Brought me fear
’Twas unnerved
By the height.

But little by little
Courage was found
And eventually
Swung upside down.

Present moment has arrived
With different types of fear
Unfortunately it’s standing
Alongside me
Squeezing tight.

Focusing with intent
Swinging through my fears
With momentum
And purpose
Continuing
Till its hold
Releases.

Allowing me to experience
Lightness and fulfillment
Acknowledging my courage
Found
When looking at
Fear
Head on.

~Maggie Spaulding
Poem Author