The following is something I wrote waaay back in 1990. I was becoming aware of the cause and effect of my peers choices, and how we allow others to effect us. Reading this today, I'm a little proud of myself for understanding this influence at such a 'young' age. I still try hard to stay in the middle and surround myself with people who have healthy spirits. Although I think I deny myself quite a bit of adventure by making the choices I do, I guess my inner safety switch will not be quieted. As a newbee 40 year old, this poem seems applicable to me in more ways than before. Our people really ARE everything at the end of the day.
Lucky Me
There once was a girl
who's now become a woman,
She struck out blindly
reaching out for anyone.
Lucky as she is
She came upon some people,
Who, with a little time
made life seem simple,
Questioning life often
but not doubting what it is,
Gliding UP the hills
avoiding the rough edges.
Fear plays a part
in her struggle against time,
Is she performing the
prophecies of her 'life-line'?
Like gently being guided
through a maze of paths,
Here I am today
what's tomorrow's task?
June 21, 1990
2 comments:
Stopped in today because it's been too long since I've visited friends.
Your 'about me' sounds so much like my childhood. It made me smile, thinking of your hens.
Wonderful poem. I also enjoy reading back.
I also have an inner safety switch. I very much know what you mean.
It's a good thing. It also protects what we love most.
(Rambling because the kids want to go to the pool this afternoon.)
Lucky me for stopping in.
Thanks Angie!
I am always happy for both of us when you get some time to do some blogging. I enjoy your work very much.
Keep Writing, Mom, and thanks for stopping in to the Rusty Wheel. Maybe I'll post something again...sooo busy lately.
Kath
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