JOURNEY

there are no blueprints
only footprints left behind
on an unknown path, asphalt or sand,
in every heart lies a good man
 
there are things to be said
as well as things to do
actions are weapons
love of family is truth

 

stay humble as you grow
life will show you things
that will only pertain to you
metaphysically or spiritually
find your infinity
burn your flame
in red and blues

 

you will move on
from the guidance you know
on your own blessed with
the love your family has shown

 

be your own man
and make your own stand
have no fear when you rest
in Gods hands

Author's Note

My sister asked me to write a poem for her Son who is turning 21 in a few days, something about going out on his own and discovering life, becoming a man and being responsible, and so I wrote this for him.

Reviews

[Jeremy Baker]

I wish my father had written this to me when I turned 21 ... or indeed, at any time. Poignant and intense without being preachy, and a joy to read.

[Coyote Poetry]

Good advice you gave in this poem. I told my children. A man words is what he is. If his words mean nothing. His life is the same.
"be your own man
and make your own stand
have no fear when you rest
in Gods hands"
Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Aidz]

Very Kewl Rene... hope the reading went well, my son turned 21 two weeks ago so I know the sentiments well

[Chris]

I would remove "To" from the beginning of the last stanza because it isn't needed and Just using Be is much, much stronger.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A pretty piece, the love is shown quiet fiercly, well done, good read.

[freelancejouster]

i feel like this is almost two different poems and i'm not quite sure they work together. there's one of finding your way and then there's one of family and manliness, hahhah.

regardless, you've worded this beautifully.

[roarke]

At twenty-one, this is a good seed to plant.

[Larry Dyson]

all the good wishes..great write Rene..excellent advice

[Amila Jay]

A good guiding poem, Excellent:)