For now the future ahead I fear

For now the future ahead I fear
Where might I be in scarce a year
A day, an hour, so soon
My thoughts steer sour

That which oft unknown
Holds a power unshown
For it holds back from us
That which we can control

We long to know all that we can
To plan all that we plan
For yesterday's blunders known
Perchance tomorrows wonders
Sewn by our own hand

Could we not find some joy
In that for which we had a hand

Sadly think I canst ever be
For the truth of which I see
Doth show that all we wrought
Tis woe

For we canst know all there is to know
For we have not the wisdom
To wield such works of art
Tis not our part to play

And yet still the wonder of it lingers there
Within our very souls
We have the will without control
Our purpose is known

Though its mere reflection tis shown
For we are feeble and frail
And canst begin to carry the burden
Of all we know

Tis our guide in whom we must confide
In him we hide our sorrow our pride
All that comes between us
Whether good or otherwise

And with such aid
Can we look to that which
Has yet to be made

And no longer fear that of which
Once were we much so afraid
For fear oft comes
By that which experience
Doth lack

Save for our friend
Who knows both beginning and end
We can most assuredly be
Confident in that which is
Yet to come

And this path ahead
For him already hath tread
Hath paid the toll
Of which our very soul
Doth cost

And for that price
All future things are sure

So fear not
That which lies ahead
If thee but walk
The path of him
Who paved it
Pebble by pebble

-Joshua Lee Foist