UNMOORED

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I penned this during a very difficult time in the life of our family.

UNMOORED

for David

Cut away, isolated, wandering

Dismissed, yet gladly abandoning

Loosened from bonds that tied

What appears to threaten

Viewed from one side

Actually assists once on the other

Freedman, my Sojourner

Caterpillar, crawls into a womb

Emerges fresh from its cocoon

Moistened wings, now gossamer

Glistening hues call for a new name

Tested on Spirit-zephyrs

Once earthbound, now released to soar

Admiral, my Butterfly

Ship, at dock, lashed secure

Once anchored at safe harbor

Now unmoored, no longer becalmed

Unalarmed, set adrift by a fresh breeze

Liberated to pioneer uncharted seas

Guided by a new Captain

Captain, my Brave Heart

Walls of protection knocked down

Eyes of wonder gaze ‘round

Seeing as if for the first time

Beginning to comprehend

The love of the Great Amen

Thus freed to love others

Beloved, my Apostle

Julia Anna Kautt

September 4, 2012