By Casey Iwanaga

Equilibrium

This year has passed fast and slow

At times, I’ve wanted to say “whoa”

My footing has gotten lost

I’ve tried to regain a normalcy at any cost

Mom getting sick, love woes, graduating, faith crisis; recovery seemed out of reach Cynical became my beach

My safe place to sleep

A place I could scream, laugh and weep

This year is coming to an end

A time people make goals, promises and amends

I’m hoping to regain my ground with the new year

Letting go of the fears, tears and holding on to those dear

Placing both feet on the ground

Knowing I’ve support all around

I’ll find my new beach

A place I can heal and be at peace

Casey Iwanaga is a senior at the University of California in Merced. Her father is a retired pastor currently serving as Chairman of the OMS Holiness Churches.