by Randal Matheny

My feet have pounded pavement
to clear a troubled mind.
I sought to lose enslavement
and leave concerns behind.

The more I stepped my paces,
the more I came to see
No easy change of places
could purchase peace for me.

For true contentment rises
from thinking inside out --
No sun will shine, no prizes,
if I decide to pout.

But once I chose to master
my inner woes and care,
I gained a joy much faster,
that's cheerful anywhere.

I've done with futile motion
in search of inner peace;
Admitting self-devotion
has brought me full release.

If you are in the alleys
in flight from heavy weights,
Know you can skip the valleys;
a mountaintop awaits.

Just still those shoes from walking
to calm anxieties:
This journey's made by talking
to God upon your knees.

Copyright (c) 2003, Randal Matheny
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