THE JOURNEY

2008 through 2010 was a grind.
Job Loss blazed the big sign.
Emotions kindled stomach knots and set the heart to pine.
Fear assured you are in a bind.
Passing months left no clue to find.

Confidence dwindled to a fault.
Peers sneered you never learned what you were taught.
Friends, obedience and skills would have paved the way.
Loss of identity and a ruined reputation is now your mainstay.
                                                      
The path in life brings many twists and concerns.
Sometimes you lose what you have earned.
Choice dictates whether you crash and burn.
Faith and perseverance are the wheels to make the turns.

2011 introduced challenges and a mighty fight.
Confirmed strategies are not yet in sight.
To exercise personal freedom do come at a cost.
An egotist need followers and "you" often get lost.
Being unique simply defines who should be boss.

Thoughts are no longer pondered "What will happen to I?"
An uphill battle does not breed a sigh.
Continued struggles will pave the survivor's way.
THIS JOURNEY will dawn a brand new game to play.