A Most Amazing Adventure
Was once a shy and retiring sort
Never wanted to draw attention to myself
Always listened, never offered my thoughts
Never felt I had anything interesting to say
That was then, this is now
Have you heard the expression
“Coming out of one's shell”
That saying was invented for yours truly
From black to white
The transition has been astounding
Extreme is another good word to describe it
Poetry has allowed me to release my inner soul
To say things that have always been in my heart
But were never uttered for fear of ridicule
The heartfelt joy and happiness
That I now possess
Is beyond description, it has helped me realize
I too, have something to offer
And the rewards for me
Have been so much more than I could have ever imagined
I guess every life has lessons to learn
Every step of the way
We never stop learning till our final day
Life is a most amazing adventure!
© Jack Ellison 2014
Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2014
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