Launch

As I consider next steps with my daughter, I consider next steps for a friend moving on to being a bishop.  I also consider next steps for myself.  It is often difficult to tell who is launcher, who is launch-ee,  I guess it depends on who is looking, and from where.  The next thing always remains to be seen.

So much is said

About launching our children

Into college.

Truth be told

We are always launching others

Or being launched ourselves

Into the wider Universe

And Beyond.

Sometimes we help prepare

The launching pad.

Sometimes we stand on the pad

Others have prepared for us:

Our arms are outstretched

Waiting

For the very next thing

To come.