Here are two poems I wrote about life (I found that when I originally wrote them, I tend to edit them when posting so they become longer and more detailed.) :

You are a Star

The only person holding you back is yourself

Dare to take a risk, happiness is all around you.

Every step you take lights a candle in your path

Even if the wind blows out a candle, hope still lights the way

You are a star, you control your life

Let your imperfections help you find who you truly are

It is through our imperfections that make up the adventures of our lives

Accept your imperfections and acknowledge them, they are what makes life meaningful

If everyone were perfect, there would be no change in the world

You are a star, accept your imperfections and use them to make yourself a better person

Follow your dreams, listen to your heart

Try your best and don’t let your fears and imperfections control you

Let nothing hold you back, you are a star capable of great things

Every step you take is an adventure of new doors to be opened

Each lap you take gets us closer to a world with more hope and dreams

So give life all you’ve got

Chase after your hopes and dreams

Don’t let fear and security of what’s conventional hold you back from exploring new horizons

Life is a gift waiting to be opened

It has a rainbow of opportunities

Go and explore a new horizon

Live the life of your dreams

You are a star and may your love and light touch every horizon in the world

You are a star and nothing is impossible.

Roads of Life

Which path to take?

It seems like I’ve lost my map on the road of life

Everywhere I go I’m plagued with doubt and worries

Which color of the rainbow leads to the pot of gold?

When you feel uncertain on the roads of life, you’re not alone

Hope lights the way, you will make it through

Look within your heart, see what truly makes you happy

Keep that vision in your thoughts when the roads of life become sinuous with under-brushes, tides that you need to swim against and currents that threaten to pull you under

When you feel like you are falling behind and lost, don’t stop and just stay in the darkness

You must make the choice to take a chance or things will never change and you will be stuck in the valley of shadows and broken dreams

So take a chance, you are stronger and braver than you think

And if you feel like you can’t make it through, take a break and regather your strength, but don’t stay lost in the maze of life, take a chance and start living

And if you feel fearful of taking a chance ask yourself “What do I have to lose if I’ve already felt like I’ve hit rock bottom? Do i really want to stay in this abyss watching life pass me by?”

So take a chance, you may open a door that leads you to perfect road

But if you hit another dead-end, don’t get discouraged

Pick yourself back up and keep traveling on the roads of life

In our darkest moments, we realize how strong we truly are

And what if you have lost all hope in yourself, what if every road you take seems to lead to failure and you are hanging on by a thread?

What if you find yourself alone on a path, broken down?

And what if you lose your ships at sea and your maps are blown away by a coarse wind?

The roads of life aren’t smooth, but that’s what makes life beautiful

Ask yourself “What would be the meaning of life if everything was perfect? How would we learn who we truly are if we don’t have anything to experience and change us?”

It is the obstacles we face and overcome that give life its meaning and beauty

Take your obstacles and use them as bridges to get further on the roads of life

Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled

Believe in yourself

Follow your heart

Experience life to the fullest, don’t miss out on the windows of opportunity by not trying and just getting by

Get out there and start living your dreams

What have you got to lose?

And no matter what roads in life you take, you will always be lead to home.