Walking with a Giant

Today I walked with a giant
His shadow stretched out ahead like an arrow pointing the way
He had such presence when he walked, an aura that made those he passed stop and stare
They loved touching his shadow hoping to catch something as he journeyed 
Everyone knew sometimes he was a tad grumpy and he didn’t always get things right
and everyone knew he had struggles inside, despite his happy smile
But that’s why they loved him
Because the giant was fully known
They knew there was nothing hidden which gave them confidence as he passed
In fact that is the very thing that made him a giant
No physical thing that made him attractive
No perfection that others need to attain
Just honesty with self and those around
I long to walk with that giant everyday


It’s time to live again