DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS

 

I came,

Drifted

Down from the mountains,

The sky was so blue

Stars so bright,

A cool February night

I walked alone

The road was my home

Clothes on my back

A gunny sack,

And a smile

I mere shadow

Of becoming a man,

God holding my hand,

No worries

Patches on my jeans

Tall and lean,

Curly waves in my red hair

Singing a tune

Looking at the moon

A beautiful night

All is right

Tomorrow will come

Rivers will run

There will be storms

I’ll bear them all

As I recall

The words my dad said:

“If God is with you

Then never be afraid!”

Yes, I remember

To that I surrender

Then I smile

Just one more mile

I came,

Drifted

Down from the mountains,

(Thomas)

That’s my name!

 

Thomas Theophilus© February 13, 2025