By Najat Fares Kessler

Don’t hold your ship in the middle of a storm,

And blame the storm, the sea, and the sharks,

Don’t make Darkness your dwelling,

And blame the night, the stars, and the moon,

It is not easy to step out of the cycle of old habits,

It is not easy to break the shackles of familiar thoughts,

It is however worth your while to give yourself a chance,

For your other choice is to die swallowed by Darkness,

The time is now! Open your eyes, mind, and heart,

See for yourself what is and do not pretend,

The past is gone with its pain and sorrow,

Don’t hold on to it just because it feels familiar,

What is familiar is not always what is best,

So many familiar ways deprive the youth,

From ever having the chance to grow and blossom,

Open wide your eyes and count your blessings,

Forgiveness is the Master Healer of all wounds,

Gratitude is the Master Leader to the skies,

Bring about The Master Captain within you,

Look ahead for the new horizons and sail.

© Copyright 2006, Najat Fares Kessler, all rights reserved.