be true to your own paths. <br />each of you has a destiny <br />that is your own. <br />each of you is on a journey, <br />that only you can take. <br />there will be storms, tragedies, <br />and fleeting moments of triumph. <br />above all, keep on walking. <br /> <br />be respectful! <br />respect the people you meet... <br />their thoughts, their feelings, <br />their religious views, <br />their sexual orientation, <br />their way of life... <br />but be true to yourself. <br /> <br />doubt all things! <br />question all things! <br />even what i've told you. <br />prove all things to yourself. <br />keep what works for you. <br /> <br />work hard, love even harder. <br />give more than you take. <br />care past the point of caring. <br />live each moment as if <br />it were your whole lifetime. <br />be not afraid to touch <br />to get involved, to get dirty. <br />help as many people as you can. <br />forgive quickly, <br />for you will need forgiveness.. <br />take in stray dogs and cats. <br /> <br />remember that i love you... <br />when you feel alone, depressed, <br />or just plain weary... <br />that still small voice patting <br />you on the back is me... <br />i am proud of you, <br />and i believe in you! <br /> <br />keep walking!<br /><br />Eric Cockrell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-my-children-11/
