Jack of All Trades

At work I slave away And during the day I read, I watch I plan, I dream Setting goals Making everything seem That in a few years it will all come together But in a few years will all of this matter? I’m a jack of all trades But a master at NONE I slave away Until the day is done But for what? For who? Am I doing all of this Just to have something to do? I ask, I pray, I watch No time for fun Not until ALL my work is done In hopes to better my future In hopes to better myself Not leaving my dreams to be lived by someone else I’ve read all the books I’ve done all the classes I’ve listened to the masters instead of the masses 7 steps to wealth 12 steps to riches The “keys”, The “wisdom”, The “knowledge”, The “tickets”. The tickets to the money train The keys to the treasure box I’m overwhelmed by all this “want this” & “want not” Who am I? Who will I be? I guess only God can look in and see. Maybe I’m overlooking all the important things Maybe my “riches” aren’t exactly what they seem Maybe it’s love, patience, giving and kindness Maybe its overcoming life’s struggles, chaos, and madness Maybe it’s in the strength of my mind over the dismay of the world Maybe it’s in my parenting of my sweet, baby girl All this time I thought I had failed I thought my ship to success had already sailed I thought I was a jack of all trades and a master at none. But my kid said, “No, Mom, you’re wrong. You’re a master at one. You raised me right, you raised me well. You’re a great mom! I can tell.” Whoa, well people do say You can’t buy happiness And I’m one of the few That believes this is true. For all the work, learning, and adding action to plans, I’ve found that I’m rich in character, integrity, and helping my fellow man. So I stopped thinking of all this “wasted” work I had done over the years I realized that through the blood, sweat, pain, and tears That my efforts, dreams, and goals weren’t in vain Instead of money, homes, cars and other material things I got something that money cannot buy, A daughter Beautiful, smart, and wise. Yes, I’ve mastered something And this something is great! And here I thought it was way too late! Yes, I’m a jack of all trades But now I’m a master at ONE! In all my years I’ve become a great mom! I’m truly a success Because of you Jess!