Journey Into Self
"Every struggle in my life has been a lesson and made me stronger."
~Constance La France.
I think I am going out of style--
Outdated and outworn,
Life outran me;
But I had my days in the sun,
I had my fun.
It's time to lay back and relax
and reminisce about the days gone by.
I had the highest aspirations,
I had the sturdiest hopes
and I did the very best I knew how.
I had my ups and downs,
Maybe a few more misses and falls
then I now care to recall,
I did not build any Rome
Nor ever aspired for
a scepter or a throne,
Chasing ideals, weaving dreams,
Wooing fame and fortune
was just not me.
I was one of the flock,
Beset with doubts and fears
I went with the flow.
I broke hearts some —
Didn't mend many,
I wronged some —
Didn't amend any.
No matter how often
I now turn back and look,
I see that I lived life the way
it was laid out for me.
I did my deeds without many
applause or rewards received
I fulfilled my lease
and now retreat in peace!
Quote #1 - Inspiration with a theme of - Introspection
~11/18/22
~Contest: "V" Form
~Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © Abdul Malik | Year Posted 2022
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