The First Step

Stumbling forward,
One foot falls in front of the other,
Despite the fear, despite the danger
Despite the inevitability of more,
Balance in gained.

Footsteps firmed, confidence swells with
Ever-larger steps building on top of narrower paths,
Each step building upon the other
With reason serving as the balancing force.

Avoiding the gaps too wide to cross,
While trudging forward on rocky paths,
Courage grows more complete.

It all began with one first step,
One single stumbling step.

-Chris Bailey, class of 2010

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