Tonight

The night had no man-made disruption. The dark velvet sky was punctuated only by shining white dots; glowing ivory pinpricks against an indigo backdrop. The moon reigned large, casting long shadows and outlining the landscape in silver. Though the volcanic rocks on the concrete still radiated with the day time heat, the air was cool to the skin. There were few sounds; crickets, pine needles rustling in the breeze, and an owl call, and nothing foreign but the crunch of boots on a gravel driveway. The street was empty and the neighborhood slept silently. Nothing but the glowing of a few TV screens to light the street……

I enter my moon machine and light up the sleepy neighborhood with my headlights and drive against the night. There’s something unsettling in my spirit tonight, so I drive. Driving in the night seems to be some sort of therapy for me. It gives me a chance to clear my mind a bit. Especially if the music is right in my head. I don’t know, maybe sitting by myself in my small studio makes me crazy. A windshield full of stars always reminds me of my size, I remember who I am, and that Ive been placed here for a reason. I feel as if the souls of my shoes are worn down from my travels. I know there is more ground to be taken in my life, but I will rest for now. The destination isn’t important, in fact I don’t want it. I’m by no means done with my quest, but for now I will rest my heavy shield and rest in Him.

~ by johnlinnell on August 21, 2008.