The Jouney

Now, as you look at the journey ahead,

do not forget these things you have read.

The things you have heard, tasted and felt

forget not these things inside of yourself

As you take your next steps in the dark of these places

forget not the love, forget not the faces

of the ones who have opened bars to be free

the ones who believed in all you can be

forget not the smiles, the laughter and joy

the clap of a hand, the cheer of a voice.

forget not the challenges that have shaped you to change

the trials and sacrifice, however strange.

forget not the lessons, mistakes you have made

the times when you had only yourself to blame

for in times of heartache, you've gained trust in the night

knowing that somehow, you'll see mornings light

so now as you look at horizons ahead, look how it has drawn nearer

with every path you have lead.

And growing closer still, it awaits with your prize:

the success of knowing you've lived your life.

The life that is yours, its no ones' to live

its your rain to dance in, its your heart to give

allow you heart to receive love that endures

the trials and hardships and troubles of yours

and when you get to that place you call home

forget not to give a little love of you own.