when you quiet your thoughts

 as I woke my thoughts were loud

my mind was tight

so I went  for a walk

the same path i always take

I looked to the sky as I never take the time to do

when going from place to place

I pondered on this thing called fate

As I was walking the same path that I always take

I was having an internal debate

for once my eyes were open

I could see each and every face

How many people had walked in my shoes

thinking that same thoughts

pondering the same blues?

I wondered where they had gone

and If I was headed the same way

because when two roads diverge in the woods

you're surrounded by trees no matter which path you take

untill you reach the end

everyday instead of worrying

I only strive to leave a legacy

Not for my praises to be sung

just for those  who come after me

to not fear to  follow me

starting where my own feet had begun

now instead of thinking on trivial things like fate

or having an internal debate

I walk with my head held high

my smile wide

trying to lead the way for next person behind me

making the best choices

putting in the most effort

being the most positive

And when others ask me how I make it seem so effortless

I will tell them how loud  I used to talk

and how wisdom finially crept in when I took the time

and quieted my thoughts