Blessing In Disguise

When I was young and full of dreams
Of goals and great success
My pathway laid, my visions set
I was nervous nonetheless.

I had an inner confidence
Of the things I wished to do
And so I tried as best I could
To make my Dreams come true.

My best laid plans got in the way
And I somehow failed to see
That my dream was just a dream
Cause life had other plans for me.

Yes I went down a different road
As my circumstances changed
My boyhood dreams were now all gone
Things were rearranged.

With Good Advice, which I never got
My plan may have succeeded
But nothing ever happened
Cause I  didn’t get what I needed.

But things happen for a reason
It was a blessing in disguise
I enlisted in the Air Force
Which turned out was very wise.

It really was a great career
The best decision of my life
Saw a lot of different places
And met my lovely wife.

I’m Retired now and life’s been grand
Things are really good
I wouldn’t change a single thing
Not even if I could.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/3/2010 7:52:00 AM
Well expressed thoughts on blessings in diguise, Ralph. enjoyed it
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Date: 9/3/2010 6:21:00 AM
An amazing feeling to know that after all you've been through things turned out for the best, even though you took a different path.. enjoyed your introspective write Ralph xxWilma
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Date: 9/2/2010 10:14:00 PM
lovely poem Ralph, much enjoyed
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Date: 9/2/2010 10:10:00 PM
It's a shame those childhood dreams didn't manifest sooner, Ralph, but Joining the Air Force seems to have left you in a good place in life. Looking back, it's nice to know you have no regrets. That must be very comforting, Ralph. Very nice description of the influences that shaped you into the fine man you are today. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/2/2010 10:02:00 PM
lovely write, enjoyed this one..P.D.
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Date: 9/2/2010 8:37:00 PM
Ralph a master piece my friend..very poignant and enjoyed immensely..luv.. have a safe and happy weekend... with luv..
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