The Words
My New Poetry Book
I was walking alone one day when I realized I was my best companion.
I am walking down a foggy road in my head. I still can’t see what lies ahead. At this point, my anxiety is sky-high. So I stop and stand still, and that is when I hear the voice of my soul. It says:
“Don’t be afraid of the unseen. On a foggy road, the only way out is always through. Don’t get confused when you reach a fork in the road. It is not a dead end. The bright side of a fork in the road is that both branches lead somewhere. The only thing you have to do is choose.
“Deciding what to do is not hard. Living with the choices you make is the true challenge. But you won’t learn any of it unless you take that first step.”
At this point, my breathing returns to normal. My soul says further:
“What are you afraid of, anyway? I have seen the place I came from, and I know it will be there when I go back. Since I never come into being and I never go out of existence, there is nothing that can kill me. So keep going.
“The foggy path foretells many surprises ahead. Life amazes you all the time. Step forward knowing that nothing can kill me, but keep in mind that I can get hurt. Let’s make some good memories together along the way that…
