The Decision

“The imagination is something which enables us to discover unique present meaning in a given moment of our life.” Thomas Merton

In this emergent tunnel’s arch,

I waver in darkness, I fear

this pathway of promise, this clear

light of bright day, this warm, green park,

as children on swings and slides mark

if I'll step into the soft breeze

and dappled light under green trees,

and leave this cave and freedom take,

or, entombed, my freedom forsake?

From my soul's night, I will be free!