The world is our oyster with countless sojourns
yet were preferring to loiter over setting out to explore.
Every mountain we walk eventually has a summit in sight
even if we've found it an awkward struggle to climb.
Life is full of surprises, dead ends and avenues
you'll discover in time they're tests meant to challenge you.
Some extend into pastures new with funny results
others end where the paths you choose come to a halt.
It's wonderful just being able to live AND learn
inside the push and the pull of the big, bad, world.
There are twists and turns but we get there regardless
and to begin that journey the first step is the hardest.
So why not get up and march it as quick as you can
it won't matter where it all started once you've finished the task.
If you look back you'll never see what's ahead
so think of the past as a means to an end.
The key is to then learn from your missteps
but keep up the venture, it's not worth giving in yet.
Keep searching with interest, holding your nerve,
and burning new bridges 'til every stone is unturned.
Show your determination to succeed on your path
once you know it for certain, it's as easy as that.
So reach up the ladder and climb like never before
it's achievements that matter, not who everyone saw.
Don't count how many had soared when they flew your direction
just be ready when your opportunity beckons...
Edit: @
Diablo let me know if your ok with me leaving 14 lines to match your opponent. Only seems fair tbh.