Elation Was Mine, The Promised Life

Walking across a lakes frozen expanse I reached a point of no return The cracking ice was about to collapse Decision made; I could not squirm. I had to hold my nerve and move on Not one backward step could I take Although I knew without any alarm Thinner ice laid ahead of this lake. For its bank was densely forested Hence the frost wasn't as hard Or nearly as deep the contortionist In me couldn't weep, I felt - calmed. I learned to cherish every single step. Elation was mine, the promised life Was something akin to a bayonet Stabbing through my heart, like a knife. Yet-with each promoted step, I didn't break This sheet of ice; my faith cheered Even my face that was white then opaque Returned a colour normal, indistinct. What an ecstasy it was to walk Take those first steps back on dry land Knowing I wasn't going to the morgue Not today leastwise fate in hand.