Life is the thing that

flutters through the open window,

drifting on the breeze

until it taps you on the shoulder

to tell you it’s here.

Life is the thing that

hesitates our steps

as you walk past what could be

on your way to what already is,

whispering everything but promises.

Life is the thing that

stops you at every turn

to remind you there is a 

whole world out there.

You just have to close your eyes

and leap.