Gift of Chance

To live one's life without the space,

To find what life's about,

Is like trying to win an ocean race

Without knowing how to sail a boat.



But, if the race is long and full

Of excitement known to be seen,

Then one could learn about one's boat

And find the knowledge through his dreams.



So, to win the race and know one's self

And to live a life that's full,

Sail a boat around the world

And live the stories few can tell.



This is the dream of many a boy

And still yet, of many a man.

What is missing is the heart of a sailor,

And an adventurer who knows he can...



Rise to the challenge of what's unknown,

To search for what he wants

-To live a life that he calls his own

And learn to take the chance.

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Patricia Schaffer's picture

I was immediately struck by the simple yet moving way you portray life's adventure at chance. One needs but only to take that leap of faith and all the world is before him. Well written and much enjoyed. You have, indeed, taken your chance here and success is forth coming.