Vine and Branches

This is a poem (if it can be labeled as a poem) I wrote about 4 months or so ago. I decided to repost it here. Let me know what you think.

The Rocky Road
by Adam Hunter

I saw two paths before me
One was cleared and simple
The other rocky and dangerous
I looked to the One next to me
"Where do I go?" I cried out to Him
He pointed down the rocky road
I wondered why He would send me that way
But I didn't question Him
I began to walk
He walked with me

I began down the rocky road
Not knowing what awaited me
Immediately I was attacked by a beast
The beast has many names
But I called him Fatigue
The beast pinned me to the ground
I called out to Him, "Help me!"
He drew His sword and killed the beast
I rose to my feet
I wondered once again why I had to take this path
But I didn't question Him
I continued to walk
He walked with me

Suddenly a two-headed monster approached me
He was called Stress and Anxiety
I continued to walk
But the monster pushed me back
"Why do you push me back?" I asked
He didn't answer
He only continued to push
Overwhelming me with his strength
"Help me!" I called out to the One beside me
He stepped forward and pushed the monster down
Because He was stronger than the monster
I continued to walk
He walked with me

As I walked
I noticed a frail man on the side of the road
I gave in to curiosity
"Who are you, and why do you sit here?" I asked
"I am called Fear," he replied
"I am afraid of what's ahead.
I don't know what will happen.
You should be too!
Do you not fear the unknown?"
The One beside me held up His hand to the man
And the man became mute
No longer able to speak
I pondered what the man had said
And I fearfully began to turn around
But He grabbed my hand
And tugged me forward
I wondered why He made me do this
But I didn't question Him
I continued walking
He walked with me

I approached a bridge guarded by another man
This man was named Discouragement
"This bridge is shaky and unstable
You will never make it across alive
And even if you did
You don't deserve what's on the other side"
I pondered what the man had said
I turned to the One beside me
"Why did you bring me here
If I can't cross this bridge alive?"
He looked at me and smiled
Pushing the man aside
He crossed the bridge Himself
And called for me to follow
I hesitated at first
But I didn't question Him
I crossed the bridge unharmed
And I continued walking
He walked with me

Then I saw it
At the end of the rocky road
I saw a beautiful beach
With bright blue waters
And sand with ever-changing colors
I looked to the One beside me
"What is this place?" I asked
Once again He only smiled
I felt like I was at home
I felt loved, accepted, and protected
Not only by the One beside me
But by the beach itself as well
The rocky road was long and difficult
Many enemies rose against me
But He defeated my enemies
And led me to paradise
I walked along the beach
Enjoying its beauty and warmth
He walked with me