There is something to be said, <br />About being in the company... <br />Of both children and pets. <br /> <br />There is an honesty untainted, <br />That children are quick to expose. <br />And pets, <br />Like dogs and cats... <br />Express a loyalty, <br />No one has to guess... <br />To whom that affection is directed. <br /> <br />There is something to be said, <br />About expectations of relationships. <br />Declaring to settle down with a mate, <br />Usually involves, <br />One having patience... <br />With 'something' that will irritate. <br /> <br />There is also something to be said, <br />About choosing to be alone... <br />In one's own peaceful solitude! <br />One isn't obligated to adjust for another's mood. <br />Or prove without a question of a doubt, <br />Where they have been... <br />When a decision has been made, <br />To do what one pleases when one goes out! <br /> <br />And one can choose to leave those conflicts visited... <br />To return to an atmosphere with an opening of a door. <br />With the use of a key, <br />To lock out the 'noise' to deeply breathe. <br />And sighing with relief... <br />That a peace that is received, <br />Can be found inside to safely keep! <br /> <br />THAT is all that needs to be said, <br />When one has discovered... <br />A peace of mind, <br />One is grateful and blessed... <br />To have in one's head! <br /> <br />And a delivery of THAT is a fact one dares, <br />Or cares to share... <br />Once it has been achieved! <br />Believe me. <br />There are no exaggerations, <br />With embellishments involved. <br /> <br />THAT is all that needs to be said, <br />When one has discovered... <br />A peace of mind, <br />One is grateful and blessed... <br />To have in one's head! <br />Believe me.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/once-it-has-been-achieved/
