Heavenly Ascent | Kaylee Brown

Heavenly Ascent

Kaylee Brown

I welcome the cool breeze as it caresses my skin, Droplets trickle down my forehead and my forearm quickly brush them aside. A dull ache spreads throughout my legs as the incline steepens, I urge myself onward. Each wooden sign fuels my excitement, Each step closer to witnessing God’s work, Openings in the brush give me hints of the view ahead Little glimpses of His masterpiece. My heart pounds within my chest while an unwavering smile plays upon my lips. Each step is careful and tedious upon the path, Over the tendrils of roots,

Over the fallen trunks,

Over nature’s rocky stairwell. The pathway narrows like a tightrope, Placing one foot ahead of the other as though I’m an aerialist. My body hugs the rugged moss-covered wall, Each obstacle challenging my abilities, The path begins to level out, revealing the last wooden post, 0.7 miles left.

I trudge forward across the sandy ground, The sunlight illuminates the way,

My chest rises and falls in short breaths as exhilaration courses through my veins, The trees part as if to welcome me in, Sunlight pours down upon me as I walk out onto the ledge. Before me lay outstretched land for as long as the eye can see, I am where the sky meets the earth with a gentle kiss, Eyes capturing the breathtaking view. I have finally reached my reward, I can feel Him beside me,

His grace fills my being, I inhale his glory as my eyes slowly close, As I exhale, my eyes open once more, His presence wraps around me like a warm embrace, His words float upon the breeze, Made up of the harmonious chirps of the birds, The rustle of the leaves,

The hum of the insects.

Behold my creation he seems to say, For it is through My hand that all of this was made.