I was summoned for a task,
the purpose I did not ask.
A voice from within
said question not, just begin,
and the journey void of time and space,
would usher my spirit to a higher place.

I must confess to all who would hear,
a journey void of a map I most certainly fear.
To know not its breadth or scope
nor the challenges to endure and cope.

Delay me not, commence I must,
with an open mind and a will to trust.
Should I discover the fountain of youth,
some new wisdom, or ageless truth?

My feet became light as I started to dream.
Images changed and were not as they seemed.
As free as a bird, I began to soar,
then if by some magic, appeared a door.

It opened slowly as I travelled near.
I stepped through though I know not where.
A voice said “to leave the age of man”,
I must close my eyes and hold out my hand.

I offered my hand with little sight.
Fear sat in with the absence of light.
I began to tremble, and my hands grew cold,
but I listened closely to do as told.

As the wind rushed across my face,
I knew we were destined a new place.
My hand was held with such strength and might,
the world faded smaller and vanished from sight.

We came to rest on a long white ledge.
My heart raced as I stepped to the edge.
My hand released, fell to my side.
and with a push I began to fly.

As I soared above, I saw many scenes,
filled with famine, war, and terrible things.
Suddenly out of breath, I gasped for air.
The burden too immense for me to bare.

With great sadness, I started to cry.
My feet grew heavy, I could not fly.
I began to slide down a steep *****,
when a hand grabbed mine and offered me hope.

It pulled with such strength and might
as the long white ledge came back into sight.
As I stood there, I discovered wonderful things,
such as love, hope, and beautiful beings.

My feet became light as I started to dream.
Images changed and were not as they seemed.
I held out my hand, then closed my eyes.
I stepped to the edge and began to fly.