looking forward
glancing and taking a peek at the chapters ahead
nothing is scribbled on the pages
a blank slate to start from
nothing set in stone
taking life by the reins
taking it on by storm

making the grade
acing the test
choosing what is best
smiling all the while
weight lifted off the chest

doing what is pleasing
enjoying the freedom
every choice made without consent
decisions to explore foreign shores
discovering the inner self

investigating dreams
never before pursued
living in the moment
turning back no more
ridding the poisons inside

busting the doors to life wide open
letting passions enter in
letting aspirations make their case
picking and choosing entrance
to the gates of the heart

learning life is in the hands of the beholder
control is within the realm of the mind
giving in to the wishes never paid attention to
considering self above all others
for once an option once not foreseen
available for once
opportunities are pounding down the door

this is happiness