North Star Poem by Laurence Overmire

Life is all about choices

Doors of opportunity will open and close

Some doors require daring and courage
Yet having passed through
May lead to the most profound
Revelations of heart and soul

Other doors may tempt
The weakest parts of your uncertain self
Perilous sirens that hearken to a broken world of
Desolation and despair

Whichever you choose will shape your character
And your destiny

Choose wisely

There is a north star of integrity that dwells
Deep within you
Keep your eye fixed upon its unwavering truth
Listen to its silent, calm and reassuring song

Let it guide you through the storms that inevitably
Will come
Let it take you to the place of sunlit horizons
And clear-flowing streams

For only there will you find
When your time is spent
The everlasting peace that makes it all
Worthwhile.

~ Laurence Overmire