Beginning the Journey

When setting out, how apt

to choose my Voyager deck

for guidance into this unknown.

The cards are rich with colour;

it will not be a drab journey

but exciting – possibly frightening.

Ace of Wands is a new beginning

in creativity and spiritual growth.

The card is called Illumination –

but see, it's very hands-on,

so to me it says healer, or artist.

Perhaps we can be both?

The Fool or Child goes forth

in blithe innocence, wide-eyed,

listening to whispers from heaven

or the inner heart – and may fall.

Fear not, there are many hands

to catch you if you stumble.

Here we go, fellow-travellers!

We have adventured together

often before. This time will be

a longer voyage, perhaps harder,

but we know we can trust the crew.

The name of the destination is Rebirth.

(Both these Tarot cards can mean birth, or rebirth.)

Written for A Fine Day for Sailing Away, the first of this April's poetry month prompts at 'imaginary garden with real toads'.