Demanding Invitation

Drawing, inviting,
Irresistably beckoning
Me forth.
And yet I resist.
Halting, dragging,
Inexplicably holding
Myself back.

Wisdom eludes my grasp
Or I fail to grasp
But with mock determination
The deep work
The good work
The one who is working.

Intention exchanges harsh words
With motivations hiding
Too deep
Not deep enough.

Dueling fears bicker over nuances
While hope lies smolering in
A forgotten corner.
I stand against
I lean toward
The demanding invitation
To follow.