Life’s Greatest Test
To be needed or
wanted, put on life’s scales…
The unknown’s,
undone’s, painful despair…
But what if the
middle is really the blend…
Found safe in the
place of a loving friend…
The road less
traveled with much to see…
The depths of
compassion and being free…
To be accepted
and celebrated without contest…
Or back against
the wall and weight to press…
A simple vacuum
where time stands still…
A place of peace
and safety, acceptance fills…
Where knowledge
shared and collectively built…
Like a house
above the tide the tallest stilts…
I disintegrate in
peril many times each day…
Pushed close to
the edge but refuse to stay…
I hunker down for
journey back…
This is my life
and there is no lack…
I’m the man in
the mirror, easy to reach…
Built by love
with much to teach…
From a program of
rebirth where I often meet…
Head held high
upon my moving feet…
I build and I
grow in ways I am proud…
No holding back
from what I vowed…
More to living on
the surface, please step inside…
In here there’s
rest and safety abides…
Healthy loving
relationship is the ultimate goal…
No scores kept
just the greatest toll…
That I’ll never
be able to repay, so I give ahead…
Back to life and
far from dead…
I live in my
mirror, but vanity not seen…
Notes taken,
intent spoken, I deeply breathe…
Each day the
reflection, the shading grows less…
A journey of
proving ground is the intimate test…
To thine own
self, is where I begin each day…
So out the door
with a heart to play…
The do over is
real maybe I’m the best parent…
To look after
myself with esteem apparent…
Bold confidence,
primary purpose, life pursuits…
Refusing to wear
my finest suit…
I build and I
grow with relentless abandon…
Dust off the dirt
celebrating life’s companion…
It’s me again,
welcome back I say…
Today was a good
day, we sure did play…
See kids only
know to take what they want…
Why did I ever
listen to my parents' old jaunt…
I know what’s
best, take a look around…
But wait, be
still, there is no sound…
It’s the gift of
peace and abundantly clear…
Take all you want
and away you steer…
Through crooked
paths and back-alley strolls…
Building my life
from personal goals…
I want to be
happy, joyous & free…
Back to the
mirror and reminding only me…
I love this
place; the views are clear…
I look much older
each time I draw near…
I’m now grown up
and living my life to the best…
Thank you, Higher
Power, for life’s greatest test…
Lucien B.
12/18/2023
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