Thoughts in random motion <br />As I sit before this screen <br />It's time to get my feet back on the ground - <br />Deeply contemplating <br />All the memories of my life <br />The many gifts and blessings that abound; <br /> <br />The days are quickly passing <br />Time is lost and can't be saved <br />So many things I've yet to understand - <br />Have I lived my life well? <br />Have I given all I could? <br />Did I make this world a better place as planned? <br /> <br />I never thought I'd end up <br />On my own, but here I am <br />Alone and wondering what it's all about - <br />I've always needed comfort <br />And someone to share my life <br />To stand alone I always felt in doubt; <br /> <br />I know I should be happy <br />For the blessings I have found <br />But I feel there's something missing in my life - <br />My children grown and gone now <br />And my family far away <br />No longer am I mother, friend and wife; <br /> <br />I made the choice to wander <br />On my own to find my truth <br />My search for wisdom led me far and wide - <br />And now I find the answers <br />In the friendships I have made <br />And insights gathered on the other side; <br /> <br />This life has much to offer <br />If we take the time to see <br />The bounty that is ours if we just look - <br />And though my days are numbered <br />Still my eyes are open wide <br />Perhaps it's time to finally write my book!<br /><br />Linda Ori<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/contemplation-7/
