The Mind's Captive Thoughts

My name is Paul Garrison.  At least it is right now.  I have been alive since the Pre-civil war era, and with skills that far surpass the capabilities of any ordinary human, I find the notion of fitting into society to be.... difficult.  As I sit idle, passing time working at a local grocery store, and finding fulfillment through small acts of kindness, a fragment from a past thought to be left behind overturns my relatively quiet life. Now I find myself traveling cross country with two unexpected companions. With a private desire to connect to another human being, I unveil a past long unknown to any living individual, aside from myself. Emotions long suppressed rise back to the surface as memories long forgotten are brought back to life.  As I recap a multitude of lifetimes, the question of my existence is quickly revisited. Traveling to face my past, it seems that this question may be closer to solved than I had thought possible....

A step forward, A world of shows A moment of rest Then we’re off, let’s go. “Where will this take me?” A question most ask But that knowledge isn’t needed For the start of this task. A step into unknown A leap made blind Will there really be Solid ground on the other side? Fear is normal It’s who we are. But it’s when fear doesn’t rule That we really see the stars. But what’s to lose, What holds us back? “Should we stay where we are?” If you’re on the right track. But is it fear That makes us stand still? The fear of the unknown That truly controls our will? Fear is healthy It makes us stop Before you jump, How high is that drop? Risk comes with all This is a fact of life Measure it carefully And avoid some strife. Know yourself Know your restraints Know where to start Know not to hesitate Know that there is no signal No flag or starting gun Know that it is only you That chooses when you run So, make the change Take this step Trust in