on all things poetic

i've been writing poetry for a few years now. lots of inspiration from the natural world, rock climbing, and my love of God.

here's a sample (dad, i'm not sure if i've even shown you these). should you want all my poetry, i could email it.

Light Traveler


Sack on back, only essentials
Grace in mind, true elemental
Shoes on feet, with which to fly
Spirit steady, souring high

Travel light, and leave no trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

High of heart, and quick of eye
Light of pack, and canteen dry
Final finding found me here
Endless mercy loosed my share

Travel light, and leave not trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

He who lives with goals alone
Who only gives with nothing owned
Who tries to find sweet reality
And leaves those behind who refuse to see

Travel light, and leave not trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

Shall be alone, though all be near
Shall maybe find what they all fear
And maybe when that journey ends
Shall better yet, and know his Friend

Travel light, and leave not trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

And those who embark on this special race
Will always need to see His face
Will always yearn and always call
Will always know what’s all in all

Travel light, and leave not trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

Will always be always alone
But may find the One who only owns
And grace again will once more lead
And I swear the day shall come when I’ll be freed

Travel light, and leave not trace
Beneath this endless, bluest face

-uzi
05-04-02