Onward

From the moment the circle of tradition is sealed,
Dreams take shelter in minds that choose to wander
Lessons astray embrace the coming of fresh visions,
While firmly clutching the hand of distant memories

Stripped endings portray vivid, lifeless souvenirs

Time rattles the cage of these stagnant thoughts,
Like a creature that denies the contents of this box
Discovery is welcomed by our new found company

Courage prepares to cross the bridge of convictions
Entering the breach within a soul tempted by choice
Free to wander beyond the threat of an inherited past

...That mask that covers ruins of the old

To this invitation, alienation must regretfully decline