Today

Today is a special day,
Though every day has its own spark.
Its a day that I woke up yet again.
But something even more fantastic, seemingly a lark,
Has blossomed within me, though most might not see the gain.

Its a day where I woke up and,
Though I had no-Where in particular to go,
I didn't hate my life, oh no.
I didn't resent my brain for regaining consciousness.
For inspiring me alert.

In a strange turn of events, I awoke quietly proud,
Yes, even excited, though I wasn't very loud.
I was aroused to vitality, a surprise to my thinking-place.
I emerged from slumber victorious and at rest,
Something I haven't felt in ages,
Heretofore, I drudged forward neutral at best.

Whatever I'm doing is working, and working damned well.
In stepping out of many stories, I step back into my own.
My Legend that I for so very long have neglected,
Having buried the mountain of dust, I reclaim my Throne.
I'm back at the helm, Captain of my Ship, this I have detected.

I untether myself to that which drains me of vitality and vigor.
I set a course on the friendly tides under friendly stars,
For treasure, freedom, glory, and I figure,
I'll later wonder what took me so long to realize,
A full life enjoyed need not cinch one's inspiration with undue rigor.

Nay, the Winds of Change fill my mighty sails.
They carry me away from that which is dead to me,
The banshee for my previous experiments grows weary from wails,
I have a better plan now, one much more fitting, indeed.
I invoke the Sun and ride on proud,
For the lock on my door to happiness has been virtuously keyed.

Here's to you teachers, both pleasant and not.
Fine mirrors you've made, but I'm through sitting in rot.
I ride on having shed my ill-fitted skin.
I love myself, 'tis true, and I aim to spread the word.
Ne'er again shall I feign comfort when conversing with a turd.

As Captain of my Ship, many, not just myself alone,
See my example and are, themselves, set free,
This knowledge fills my wild Heart with Fire.
Adventure awaits, my fair wild mates.
Ne'er again shall I leave my destiny to the Fates.