How It Turned Out
My life hasn't turned out as I expected; certainly not the way I planned
My life hasn't turned out as I expected; certainly not the way I planned
In youth I dreamed of adventure, and career plans that seemed very grand
But life took me other directions, and I let people lead me astray
Struggles replaced grand adventures; lessons were learned on the way
Maybe I could have done better if I'd stuck to the plan in my head
But then I wouldn't be who I am now, so I'm glad it went this way instead
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A poem for many of us!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Paul. I like who I am now and it took a lot of hard lessons (repeated more than once in some cases) for me to reach this place. And I have my beloved husband, I wouldn't have missed this for the world!
DeleteI am thankful for the inner peace you have found.
ReplyDeleteReaching that place has made all the difference in my life. It is good now, and that feels wonderful.
DeleteWOW, this is Excellent!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stella! Not of great poetic merit but I think the message rings true for many.
DeleteLovely .
ReplyDeleteAfter adversity and struggle comes peace and contentment .
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And because we have known struggle we appreciate contentment all the more!
DeleteYes, sometimes the paths we wouldn't choose for ourselves are the best of all.
ReplyDeleteI think our plans are often shortsighted and based on the emotions of the moment. God's plans are farsighted and He knows what it is we really need.
Deletewell said.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Clark.
DeleteThe meme and your poem speak so much truth to which many can relate. Simply stated and simply true!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pat! I agree. We rarely end up where we plan, but we hopefully end up where we should be.
DeleteSomehow we end up where we are meant to be. For me it was a surprise, not at all what I thought I wanted.
ReplyDeleteA total surprise for me too, Patricia. I am content with where I am, though I do wish at times I would have made better choices, so things would be a bit easier for us now.
DeleteCould be my very own story!! And the best part is that I still consider it a work in progress - so who knows what other adventure and surprises lay ahead?! :)
ReplyDeleteVery true! Our story isn't finished until we take our last breath, and we never know what things could yet become a part of it. I am always curious as to what other experiences life might still hold for me.
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