Roving the Jericho Road

 By: Kelly McDonald

I’m trying to reach out

to my fellow sojourners

while I travel the Jericho Road.

Though we wayfare together, observing each other,

neighbors, strangers, and family walk their unique paths,

as we wend our way while returning Home.

I need to remember, on my Jericho road

that those I meet are exploring

their own roads, like me, trying to find their way.

When I witness the trials, the tribulations of others,

I pause to be helpful, though

I’m not fully understanding their angst or their pain.

But sometimes, without thinking, I steer clear of their troubles

Allowing the distance between us

To hide the sorrows that I might abate.

I must realize, when I pause on my road

and lift up another,

It’s me who becomes the healed sojourner.