Today I became a man - James Julius Catalyn

Today I became a man.
I experienced the realisation
Of a setting
Of mind, body and soul.

I experienced the realisation.
That the frustrations of youth
Were behind me.

I experienced the realisation.
That I made my own decisions
Chartered my own destiny
And answered only to myself and God.

I experienced the realisation.
That I did not have to explain
         My actions to anyone
         Nor ask leave of anyone
         Nor apologise to anyone
         Nor be guided by anyone.

I experienced the realisation.
That I was the deciding factor in my life.

Today I experienced the realisation
That today I became a man.

Today I experienced maturity.

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James Julius Catalyn (1940 - 2018) Bahamas
Source: James' personal website