Written April 27th 2008

To be born again is to release yesterday’s fears
and rise from the recycled shell we call existence;
it is the freedom to capture our own reemergence
as we explore and face the unknown
by redefining it into another year of knowledge;

to be born again is our ability to rewind
the hands of time and embrace the sands of the hourglass
that have yet to flow in this revelation we treasure
as life – it is our energy to reach new journeys
through growth, strength and sacrifice;

to be born again is to reward the challenges
of this world with a renewal of self – it is a celebration
of guidance and a reincarnation
of each connection we’ve created through each year
achieved.

To be born again is to awaken in a new age
of youth while finding truth
in our inner explorations — it is our moment
of reflection as we study our place,
our soul,
our meaning,

and in our transitions of rebirth.

© 2008
Tarringo T. Vaughan
Revised 2012