Pied Piper

I believe that each of us is a Pied Piper

Not in the sense that we carry around a magic flute

And abscond with children when we aren't paid for our services

In the sense that each and every one of us has a very special talent

We have a natural

Some might say even magical

Ability towards something

Unfortunately though

I think most people are too lazy, tired, grumpy, bitter, cynical, untrusting

To go out and figure out what that is

Maybe that heavy metal guy would be a primo ballerina

Maybe that girl would be an earth shattering architect

Maybe that Grandma can cure world hunger

Maybe that disabled child can be a riveting author or comedian

Or who knows really

The possibilities are endless beyond belief

Maybe what you are good at

You have to invent yourself

I don't know

I can't say for you

I can only say for myself

And even then I still haven't figured it out completely

I know one of my great passions is writing

That bring me a measure of happiness virtually unequaled

By any material gains

But I still think there's more out there

More I could do

More joys to find in the world

Which is why I am apt to try most anything

Within reason and/or within my boundaries of fear/safety

Sometimes though 

I still push myself

Out of those boundaries

Because I always find myself surprised

At my own self

At what I can accomplish

When I just try

So.....

My wish for everyone

Is to never give up on yourself

To always keep striving

Not in a material way

(God knows that isn't real happiness)

But rather keep pushing the boundaries of your soul

The boundaries of your heart

Boundaries of your boundaries

Until nothing is impossible or

Until you can figure out

How to be your own Pied Piper

At the very least