A New Day

Dear fellow traveler, do you feel lost, Are you blindly searching for the way? Then take my hand and come with me, This is the start of a new day Are you bewildered by life's purpose? Well, I may have some good news for you, And I'll be glad to share it now, But there's a few things you must do Clear your mind and forget what you've learned, Old ideas never served you well; Some questions must go unanswered - A hunger we're not meant to quell Now let your mind see things from all sides, You have to consider many views; Your heart and mind must sort through facts, Only then can you wisely choose Seek the pure joy of friendships and love, Cherish these moments when they appear, Treasure life and its mysteries, Don't let death burden you with fear When love reaches out, take hold of it, For to conquer all,love is the key; It will be your sword and your shield When you're facing adversity Though you're passing through here this one time, There are wondrous things for you to see; Look with your heart, not just your eyes, Don't focus on eternity I implore you, think of the present, We are the guardians of this gate; This life, this moment here in time Will be lost if you hesitate Someday you'll thank me, dear traveler, That day when you're taking your last breath, If you've faced the truth that is life And thought less of life after death And if there's an afterlife, you'll know, For now, don't let it cause you distress; Your life now is reality - What follows is anyone's guess