I believe

Experiences and the memories that come from reality of touching the world around us,

is the evolution of character. Each person who crosses our path and every situation

that blooms from within does not determine who we are, only compliments who we are.

The outward appearance shells a life long journey that continues to unfold like that of a
royal rose in a open bud, yet to experience its full beauty of bloom.

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Standing in a walk way , a puddle did I cross

as I gazed backward ,I felt a little at a loss.

Reflecting in the water a image did appear

a speckle of a lifetime and then I saw the fear.

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I barely recognized the image

but I thought I saw something crawl

until the movement settled

and I saw her hurdling the wall.

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I demand and explanation!

it hurts when you fall.

Why was this structure

built so awfully tall?

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Anxious and frightened

I couldly hardly recall

the path I was on before

I hit the wall.

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A deep breath, clearing

once again and picking

up my life I simply

looked ahead.

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Next time crossing puddles

I am never looking back

leaving the luggage where

it belongs in the past.

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The journey from birth ...I believe.