As I continue to sift through my journals, I have discovered my initial writing of this poem a few years ago.
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Sometimes when we least expect
life brings us such a clout
It takes away the certainness
and leaves such rays of doubt
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Why is all there is to say
then numbness takes its toll
Leaving not a thread of power
or strength to set a goal
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We may not know the reason
we may not have a clue
Yet here it is before us now
we are one of the few
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Chosen is not how we feel
and not a choice did make
And there’s a hint of loneliness
like lost within a lake
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Then when it all seems hopeless
and dreams will slip away
Our precious jewels come to light
and rise above the hay
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People that we love so much
those that really care
Treasured memories, special thoughts
arise as much they dare
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Our life is such a journey
the ups, the twists, the downs
And we can choose to dance along
and sometimes be like clowns
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The happiness, the sadness
our feelings are the best
And it’s OK to laugh and cry
to worry and to jest
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Life is a timeless moment
that mindfulness can bring
Don’t worry what the future holds
for now is here to sing
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Yet let your dreams stream onwards
with hope for what’s to come
Such wonder in creative play
and life is like the gum
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There’s strength for when you need it
and friends will stick around
The treasure map will come to life
and joy will then be found
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You have the tools to make it
you have the heart and soul
The special person that you are
will find and seek your goal
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Enjoy the days that follow
take from them what you will
Let angels guide you on your path
to bring you up this hill
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Let love and laughter join you
amidst some sadness too
Till once again the sun shines bright
upon your life so true