A Journey

A Journey - Nikki Giovanni

It's a journey
that I propose
I am not the guide
nor
technical assistant
I will be your fellow passenger

Though the rail has been ridden
winter clouds cover
autumn's exuberant quilt
we must provide our own guide-posts

I have heard
from previous visitors
the road washes out sometimes
and passengers are compelled
to continue groping
or turn back
i am not afraid
i am not afraid
of rough spots
or lonely times
i don't fear
the success of this endeavor

i am Ra
in a space
not to be discovered
but invented
I promise you nothing
I accept your promise
of the same
we are simply riding
a wave
that may carry
or crash

It's a journey
and I want
to go .