The Driver

It was me, all along

Driving the car

The wrong way, off the road

Into a ravine

No one else to blame

With self-awareness

Comes the struggle

But I won't shrink back

It isn't enough

To simply OPEN UP

And see it

Once you've done so

You've got to deal with it

Take action

The light is on now

In my soul

I've set myself free

Clearly, I've made quite a mess

In my soul-blindness

Over the years

It won't be untangled overnight

I can see that

But I will walk forward

Make amends where I can

Send light and love where I cannot

I will take the hard steps

Even if others do not understand

Or approve

At times I'll walk alone

Certain of my path

Even when everyone thinks I'm crazy

Other times, graced

By the wonder

Of kindred souls

A smile, a word of encouragement

So much light!

Life is beautiful

And I will live mine

Fully

Yes

The light is on

In my soul again

And it feels so good

This life is mine!