~Life~

I smile when I think of the rain in my life

The grief that has made me stronger

I admit it’s not always an easy path

The obstacles make my road seem longer

My path has been steep, sometimes out of control

But what I don’t always see

Is that the obstacles placed throughout this road

They are placed there just for me.

When life seems hard and I’ve grown tired

The obstacles take on new meaning

It’s then they’re not in my way at all

Because it’s to them I seem to be clinging

I’ve been told by many old souls

That wisdom comes with age

There’s freedom in our leisurely roads

So don’t live your life in a cage

The honor of knowing these very wise souls

Have made me rich beyond measure

I now count each blessing I have

This means more than any rare treasure



Bonnita aka madpoetonline

9/21/07

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Writeen for a word challenge in which I had to utilize the following words.  

Smile, Grief, Wisdom, Admit, Free, Control, Honor, Rich

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