By Mark A Leon

From the concrete jungle of New York to the lakes of Minnesota 
Wine in the piazza to the angelic oceanic sunrises of the coast 

This journey has been a manifestation of an ideology of discovery 

A search for the greater good
A quest for the connective power of positive energy 

From the misadventures of the youth to the reflective peace of twilight, I bore witness to life 

The hugs, selfies, laughter, crowds, solitude, adventure and misfortune 

I witnessed new life and let go of loved ones 
Said goodbye, hello and next time

Drank the nectar of a forgotten past 
Indulged in a way so few will understand 

I heard the whisper of love from the quiet corner in the back of the theater 

Fought to hold onto what was never mine 

Gave up the material world in hopes of discovering a new one 

I drowned in sorrow only to breathe once again 

Gave meaning to these words so others may share 

Found joy in the mountains and lands far and wide 

Saw miracles birthed right before my eyes

Now as I close these eyes and listen to the sounds of water rushing by, I know it is clear 

A new beginning will soon be near
Filled with peace and understanding 
Imagine that, a world where we feel as one