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I was a visual trail. I stopped; finally… I scanned the wake; I froze. I basked in wonder. I said. “There I am again.” I’m not a specter; I’m not myself.

After years of running, I stopped. My heart slowed; I could hear it. I took a deep breath. I looked around; I knew I had arrived. I was home. The impossible now possible. My fleeting dreams have arrived. Now, I let go.

I left passion behind as a burned and tattered child. My soul burned like a white-hot iron meant to forge swords in the darkness. As I burned, I twisted to escape the flame and ran through the deep black night. I ran, free but lost. I finally found my way as I wandered towards an unknown destination. On roads less traveled winding and twisting through hidden forests. Vaulted cliffs of desire, fear and failure thwarted me....

Ten years passed My daughter is becoming I watch her grow in awe As I look up I see her I see her for who she is I see her for who she’ll become And I see her I see her I see her do her best I see her tell the truth I see her persevere As my heart swells like a balloon I love her More than life itself...

I sat down today and thought; it’s time to do this. I know it will happen as sure as the sun, and just like that, I’m ready. My conviction like steel. My eyes fixed. I sharpened my wit, and calm my nerves. I’m sure; I’m confident. It’s time.