Growing up

Think. Think before you say anything. Think before you make up your mind about someone. Think about what you would have done if you had been in their place Think about others but don't let that affect what you think about yourself Think about making new memories instead of lamenting about the ones that could not be made. Think about the things that make u who you are and who you wanna be Think about the things that broke you and use the pieces to make a new,  stronger you Think about the long,  sleepless nights and how the sun finally came out Think about the raindrops that brought joy and lulled you to a sense of peacefulness Think of happy smiles,  laughter and conversations of the heartfelt kind Think of the person who brought you into this world and the ones who make your stay worth it Above all, think and make your own life worth living..

The road we travel is ours alone, every step, every breath The turmoil, the confusion, the despair, the indecision The tears we shed are ours alone, every ache, every wound Our hesitation, our fear , the sinking feeling that end is near The insecurites we feel are ours alone to  fester in and drown The nervousness, the anxiety, the self doubt, the uncertainty The decisions we take are ours alone, every word, every thought The hope, the anticipation, the desire, the expectation But the beauty of it all is that the joy we experience, the elation, the pure peace Is ours alone to share, spread and forever keep alive.