Rebirth

Young heads, old heads:
angry, scared, relieved.
Now with the chance to change,
rebuild, renew,
live again.

Perhaps this time,
self-esteem or success
will carry them safely
over the old traps,
stumbling blocks:
addiction, violence,
theft, recklessness.

Open windows of chance,
change and growth.
Seen in a smile,
squared shoulders,
confidence. effort.

Now the new
joy of my life-capstone
of my career: to teach,
guide, facilitate, encourage,
smile back, inspire,
and challenge.
My job.

5-7-2011