~Don't Look Back~
 

 As you travel through life
 there are always those times
 when decisions just have to be made
 when the choices are hard,
 and solutions seem scarce
 and the rain seems
 to soak your parade!

 There are some situations
 where all you can do
 is to simply let go and move on
 gather courage together
 and choose a direction
 that carries you toward a new dawn.

 So pack up your troubles
 and take a step forward
 the process of change can be tough
but think about all the excitement ahead
 if you can be stalwart enough!

 There could be adventures
 you never imagined
 just waiting around the next bend
 and wishes and dreams
 just about to come true
 in ways you can't yet comprehend!

 Perhaps you'll find friendships
 that spring from new interests
 as you challenge your status quo
 and learn there are so many
 options in life,
 and so many ways you can grow!

 Perhaps you'll go places
 you never expected
 and see things that you've never seen
 or travel to fabulous,
 faraway worlds
 and wonderful spots in between!

 Perhaps you'll find warmth
 and affection and caring-
 a "somebody special" who's there
 to help you stay centered
 and listen with interest
 to stories and feelings you share.

 Perhaps you'll find comfort
 in knowing your friends are
 supportive of all that you do
 and believe that whatever
 decisions you make,
 they'll be the right choices for you!

 So keep putting one foot
 in front of the other
 and taking your life
 day by day.

 There's a brighter tomorrow
 that's just down the road.
 Don't look back-
 you're not going that way!

 ~Jan Miller Girando~