shadow friend

as the current chaos of my daily life
rises like the ocean's swollen waves,
my stomach is lurching up into my heart.
the roller coaster continues to rise steadily,
then plummet dramatically,
before delightfully swirling into the sunset,
and then suddenly it jerks me violently
into a fit of rage.

i am stressed.
and almost ok with it...

yes, i wish the ride would slow down a bit
and simply trolley for a while
through the neighboring meadow.

but for the first time in my life,
my relationship with my god is secure.
at night i lay my head on the pillow and sleep.
and throughout the day,
i walk confidently into the madness
as the shadow of my faith
reminds me it will all be ok.