The Journey ~ Tom Krause ~ Living Each Day

Minnesota State Flower ~ Showy Lady Slipper

Ships are not built for the harbor~
surely in life there is more.
The journey is what brings fulfillment
to a life that is worth living for.

From the heart comes the hope of the present~
from memories dreams from the past.
From the soul comes the spirit of living~
from experience lessons that last.

Look ahead to see where you are going~
look behind to see where you have been.
Look inside to discover your purpose~
then let your life's journey begin.

Take care as you sail to your future.
Share kindness with people you meet.
Take heart in the oceans you conquer~
till your journey through life is complete.

And when your life's voyage is over~
when your sun starts to set in the sea~
pass on to the next generation
the joy that the journey can be.

© 2000 Tom Krause
International Motivational Speaker
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Photography ~ Dennis O'Hara
Minnesota photographer
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