Ladders

I find myself here
waiting, always for something
waiting for what?
who said this was broken
once arriving, there's always another step on the journey
some stepping backwards

Clarity danced with me
a contented smile made the future of no concern
where is she now
somewhere in the sunlight
where the cherry blossom petals float

this peace is always within reach
every day, for every place:
when I miss you and you don't even see it
when I leave compassion at home
when I forget who I am
If letting go is found in the pursuit
I won't move until patience settles