This October Sky

this october sky
brings with it thought and ponder
ponder
and
thought...

if i had a parachute
to float to earth
from this october sky
it would be made of loving fiber
woven together
during my childhood
by thoughtful parents
and disciplined siblings

but this october sky
finds me falling
without that parachute

there was no such childhood
secure
with loving fiber
woven together
during my childhood
by thoughtful parents
and disciplined siblings

so how did i get here?
(maybe that's the first question)
so high above the earth
so high
unnaturally
against the will of this earth's pull

if i am without a safety
tangible or obvious
if i am not floating gently
to a secure landing
my fear will overtake me

or i will overcome my fear


"The LORD sustains all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down." Psalm 145:14