The Gifted One

by John Barber

Born into the abyss

That first breath you take is bliss

As you start your journey

Into a world of breathtaking beauty

Life leads you to places unknown

The best destinations are those you’re not shown

The world you discover is yours to claim

Where real and ideal are one and the same

Walk this earth to its end

Seek the mysteries around the bend

Greet the sea, sift the sand through your toes

Learn beyond what everyone knows

Avoid the torrents that sweep away your hopes and dreams

As you navigate life’s rivers and streams

When you encounter torment and cruelty along your way

Smile and move on, do not dismay

Be a being of radiant light

Powered by joy that burns hot and bright

A beacon to others who seek the same thrill

As you embrace the priceless gift of free will

JArtB

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 AT 19:14