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As you stand here alone The winding road stretched before you Say goodbye to your cozy home Start the journey that will define you Feel the excitement well up inside you So much to experience, to take in Come play, come learn, The entire world as your teacher Absorb that for which you yearn. Each destination Welcomes you with open arms and loving care Friendships to be created and mended Take the leap if you dare The exhilaration that you share This is your adventure, your journey Experience the adrenaline rush The exhaustion, confusion, laughter The heartbeat of your first crush. Explore the history The cultures and languages that surround you Unveil the lurking mystery Of myths and country laws that govern you The boundaries of independence and freedom too Go ahead, make mistakes You have to learn from those Situations that bring you to your knees, to be humble It directs you to the road you initially chose. Then a second road appears You become aware of a shared purpose The merger of your hopes, your goals, your fears Another meaning to life, a new compass. Buy your ticket, enter the circus Clowns and acrobats Animals and trainers, the show’s a blast Learn to juggle, to prioritize Create memories of your present and past Stop............ steal a quiet moment Pull out that old, wrinkled map. Look back at the road you have traveled Gather your belongings, pack your bag Take some time to recover from the jet lag Close your eyes No more time to lend Rest in piece This journey has finally come to an end.
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Nov 5, 2013
Nov 5, 2013 at 5:13 AM UTC
The Journey
As you stand here alone The winding road stretched before you Say goodbye to your cozy home Start the journey that will define you Feel the excitement well up inside you So much to experience, to take in Come play, come learn, The entire world as your teacher Absorb that for which you yearn. Each destination Welcomes you with open arms and loving care Friendships to be created and mended Take the leap if you dare The exhilaration that you share This is your adventure, your journey Experience the adrenaline rush The exhaustion, confusion, laughter The heartbeat of your first crush. Explore the history The cultures and languages that surround you Unveil the lurking mystery Of myths and country laws that govern you The boundaries of independence and freedom too Go ahead, make mistakes You have to learn from those Situations that bring you to your knees, to be humble It directs you to the road you initially chose. Then a second road appears You become aware of a shared purpose The merger of your hopes, your goals, your fears Another meaning to life, a new compass. Buy your ticket, enter the circus Clowns and acrobats Animals and trainers, the show’s a blast Learn to juggle, to prioritize Create memories of your present and past Stop............ steal a quiet moment Pull out that old, wrinkled map. Look back at the road you have traveled Gather your belongings, pack your bag Take some time to recover from the jet lag Close your eyes No more time to lend Rest in piece This journey has finally come to an end.
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South African
Nov 5, 2013
Nov 5, 2013 at 5:13 AM UTC
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