A poem by Kai L., dedicated to his sister Keiko leaving home for college in July 2023.
An unknown path is set in front of you
A path that may make you lose your will
A path that may make your mind go askew
A path that may slow thought to a standstill
A path that clouds your mind in foggy haze
A path that pulls your dizzy mind astray
Throwing you into an infinite maze
Forcing decisions that are in the gray
But fear not, take the unknown path in stride
Put aside your concerns about this path
Fill each and every step with fearsome pride
Do not worry about the aftermath
Let the unending flame of your heart burn
Stumble along this path without concern