They say a journey starts with a single mile,
But I wouldn't start it without just a smile.
A smile that provides light,
A light that provides might.

I believe a journey starts in my mind,
As the wheels of thoughts start to grind.
Racing through my thoughts,
Untying all the various knots.

But as I start my journey I cannot stop to wonder,
What has brought me here yonder?
What has made me walk over this while?
What has made me step into just another mile?

As I walk through the valley of the shadows of life,
I stop for a rest and to sharpen my knife,
For life holds many dangers in way,
And I do my best not to stray.

But the beauty of life lies in the mysteries ahead,
And not all the scrolls of the wise have been read.
So my path is set and is evermore winding,
And as the experiences of the past forever are dwindling.

My journey has started but for me it will never end,
Maybe another mystery is right behind the bend.
And when I wonder what has made me walk this while,
I know I will not be scared forever to walk just another
mile.