The Journey Poem by Trevor Schulte

I journey onwards past the tread marks
of a scarred past.
Looking beyond towards an impassioned future
marked with significant change and progression.
A travel that oversteps my closed off mind
and ventures toward an unproved, unperceived, unpredicated vision
that blinds my eyes to the point of stepping in faith.
I know not why I have chosen this adventure,
nor why I continue to press on,
but I do understand that it is necessary to find myself.
To realize why would be effortless to a faithful step,
but to base each movement on the idea of a greater reward
is to be an avid adventurer.
I hold myself in content to the idea
that my path shall one day lead others
beyond themselves to a bettered life.
For though I am the taker of each footstep,
I am led with the staff of salvation.
Nervous I am, scared I will forever be,
but excited is the word worth writing.
Beyond my path, lies the truth that is untold
but is presented in my actions that are bold
For to live is nothing, to die is gain,
for upon my rebirth, I am freed of pain.
My journey may be years of trouble
and miles of rough land;
it may be steps not wanted
and days not praised,
but it is well worth the effort.
For the fight I fight
is finding my true self within,
and the day I defeat the demon
is the day I say my final amen.