Patience

The realization is slow, the impact quiet

my falls, my destruction
are great, the quake resonating for miles around

but my recovery is nearly silent
as You extend a hand
and give me strength
to shake off the dust.

i may still reel
and i know i’ll fall again
but knowing that You’re here

now
and will be
then

i’m thoroughly immersed
awe fills my senses
and silences my mind