Tag Archives: progress

In the Cold

Posted on March 1, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

My life is cold and dark. I am stuck in a dismal swamp. I make slow progress. Without light, I see nothing. I forget my old joys. They are lost in the shadows. I watched a dove fly over me. … Continue reading →

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The Shore

Posted on September 24, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

I travel from a shore of joy               to an ocean of ecstasy. Countless grains of sand meet               endless drops of water. I walk along the beach. When I jump into the surf,               the foam grows thick. May I come with … Continue reading →

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A Field of Progress

Posted on September 17, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

Why must I walk through the field alone? Every step I took has been a mistake. The further I went, the more lost I became. I had no goal or honest plan. My confusion seemed to be the only truth. … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on May 26, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

Have I progressed far enough? I walked through the day in safety. My joy is palpable. I was very hopeful. I felt alive and truly free. I see no illusions ahead. I hear no discouraging words. I am at a … Continue reading →

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