We arrive…a solitary soul. Alone and frightened of what lies ahead. And at that moment, we begin a journey. One that is taken a step at a time so that we may leave footprints. Each step is a memory, an experience…each footprint a lesson in living. The journey is not complete without them. We will travel through valleys of despair and mountaintops of euphoria. Each place reminding us that our lives are a delicate balance of both. My footprints have carried me through many valleys Many happy hours were spent along the journey…but euphoria eluded The mountaintops were in sight, but just beyond reach. Something was missing….the journey delayed while I searched. With no clue as to how to proceed, I searched within my heart for answers. For my life has always been led by what I felt in my heart. And then one day I found you…my heart swelled and its beat quickened. I knew I had received my answer…my journey could continue. The emptiness was gone…I felt empowered and able to take new steps A newfound excitement..like finding the key to a mystical locked door. Anticipating the wonders that lie on the other side Could the mountaintops finally be within my grasp? The journey is far from complete…many footprints left to make But I no longer feel alone and frightened of what lies ahead For now I have a fellow traveler that I carry in my heart And each step will be worth taking and the mountaintops will wait for us.
Reason for writing:
A very special friend that is no longer traveling with me, but the footprints that he made will be imbedded upon my heart forever.
Birth sign: Cancer
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