You.

Although one may often wish
to forget their past mistakes…
to leave behind their hardships
no matter what’s at stake -
To ignore the lessons
that they’ve learned over the years…
just to disregard their heartaches,
pains, trials, and tears –
I’ve come to know
that I cannot
regret the life that I have led…
i cannot be apologetic
for the things I’ve done or said –
I cannot live a life of anger,
for the sufferings I’ve faced…
or think the tears that I have shed
should ever be replaced –
The moments of which I faltered
or made the wrong choice…
the times I needed to stand up,
but seemed to lose my voice –
Along with the days that I stood strong
and lived up to my potential…
all joined together to form a road
that each soul finds essential –
For each step that I took along
the life that I’ve been through…
became just one step closer
to finding You.