The Old Testament story about the Hebrew's wilderness encounter with manna speaks to me about the truth of self-discovery and what it means when we decide to leave our own personal wilderness.

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An omer of hoarfrost

from the rain of bread called manna -

they ate for forty years.

Then found the promised treasure -

produce of the land -

no need for flavored dew.

Wilderness is the pain-infected soul's estate.

Fear creates the wilderness -

but wilderness cannot fear.

Manna gifted an exodus from self -

the grace of love -

opening to a moment filled life.

Security comes bound in manacles.

Freedom is a razor's edge -

embrace it with care.

Authors Website: http://nilsonnotes.wordpress.com

Authors Bio:

Retired, reformed capitalist, recovering consumer, quasi-luddite, artist, self-published poet, spiritual growth activist, animal rights advocate and Reiki master - originally from New Jersey, now living near the great urban experiment called Detroit.