Who we are today,
Was written
In the past.
Many of us are still trapped,
filtering life through the template
formed as a child.
Still immature in our
thinking and actions.
Others of us push
aside that ancient sieve,
and stand alone with our confidence.
Oh, should I have been one of the strong ones,
how different my life would be today.
I would be leading instead of following
Oh give me the strength,
to break the template of my youth,
and ride life on the eagle's wings
to the happiness, peace and joy that I seek.