We are all forks in the road

We are all forks in the road.

Everyone has two sides, two trees, 

Each tree is unique 

Because of us these two trees connected

Look closely they are ultimately separated

we call these collection of misfits our two families.

Everyone connects to generations before us

Both stem off from us, going in two different directions

We are all forks in the road.

Each of us have two sides, two trees

Both sides are full of stories

The stories of people long gone 

In the stories of loved ones where they briefly live again 

Morbidly yet comfortably not too much time passed in all reality?

Life is a cruel game

in the blink of an eye I turned forty

I've personally gone through many stages

Many tragic experiences with a sprinkle of reasons to smile

I worry about my unique legacy

Depending on when you meet me

Someone older, someone newer

They'll remember me differently 

I worry about how my son will remember me

no matter what every day brings

I'm forever grateful for every opportunity

the greatest opportunity this life gave me 

I wake up every day excited for the present

My first thought each morning is bring on the day

nothing makes me happier than being Joshua's daddy

We are all forks in the road

Everyone has two sides, two trees

Watch me as I live out my unique story

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