Rungs

If you spent
your whole dirty life
trying to get somewhere
for someone else
and it turns out
nowhere
is where you were meant to be
don't waste
the days that remain
figuring how to laugh
and cry at the same time
Don't squander a moment
wondering why
you never gave yourself
one clean break
from higher ladders to climb
hunting down peace
as you touched the sky
when the heart of the mystery
always lay inside
and all you ever needed
was faith in yourself
that little word 'no'
and a foot placed firmly
on the ground