I looked back <br />To find nothing at stake <br />It was time that played <br />For which I was dismayed <br /> <br />Time did not wait <br />I fought against fate <br />Survived cruelty <br />With the blessings from almighty <br /> <br />I still remember <br />And offer <br />My gratitude with thanks <br />Who helped me to think? <br /> <br />It was never a puzzle <br />I need not struggle <br />Friends stood by in real need <br />I too had no such greed <br /> <br />Today I am at zenith <br />Life may, at any time, finish <br />I have at least one satisfaction <br />I have enjoyed human relation <br /> <br />There was no poor or rich <br />Still without that feeling, I could reach <br />At the peak <br />With all that feelings to speak<br /><br />hasmukh amathalal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-could-reach/