A Principled, Foundational Climb 

Source: telegraph.co.uk
Although my knees are shot,
they’re still drawn to this staircase
aching to ascend.
The steps are not the view, that’s true,
but nothing gets me there like they do:
one at a time, well placed,
a little effort each foot up,
plus the magic-marvel of walking
higher into a space
otherwise completely closed to me
but for this structure built
long before my making.
Back and forth stairs and legs
call and respond in harmony,
both attuned to ascension;
and although my knees are shot
achingly they step and step
and are stepped up
towards a full-on, flow-out, fear-free
panorama
where all is seen for miles around
so beautifully together.

Greg Kennedy, SJ works as a spiritual director at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Ontario. He is author of Reupholstered Psalms volumes I, II, and III; and Amazing Friendships between Animals and Saints (Novalis Press).

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3 Comments
  • Peter Monty, SJ
    Posted at 08:43h, 11 February Reply

    Thanks, Greg. I enjoyed the sense of peace & harmony here.

  • Rosie
    Posted at 08:53h, 11 February Reply

    Love it!
    Great start to ones day
    Immediately put a smile on
    my face. Thank you.

  • Peter Bisson
    Posted at 16:10h, 11 February Reply

    Thank you Greg!

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