The how-to of life
doesn't lie in books
or anyone else's advice
nor in the teachings of the most wise

you're from start to end your own
only you know yourself best
you chart your life-path alone
you don't belong to the rest

you'll traverse the darkest night
and know the terror of the experience
there will be no sign that points to the light
an hour seems a life-sentence

but after having found your exit
you'll. emerge as a new person
the mystery has been unveiled
at last,  your how-to has landed in your hand!