What Guidance is to Me

Our parents always want what's best for us, but is it really what we want?

Guidance is…

Not a lighthouse guiding me from the wreck

But the bumpy ride of life upon the island of hope;

 

Guidance is…

Not your loving gaze as you define success

But the foundation prepared for my failure;

 

Guidance is…

Not the guard rails you raise to guide me

But the thrill of tripping and getting up again;

 

Coloring around the lines

And laughing at your tears;

Writing on the walls

And screaming at my fears;

Drawing out my dreams

And whispering the truth;

 

Listening to your pride

And joy at my attempts;

 

That to me is

Guidance, enough.

Reviews

[Lorraine]

Very agreeable. Guidance is definitely not controlling, it's more like the presence. I love the thought presented here. Your definition of guidance is almost synonymous to freedom. It's just so true.

Keep Writing. ^___^

[smiley:)]

Whoa very true, I like it.
~Smiley :)