Lessons Brought Upon Us

Before birth, we’re each assigned a life path:
A different one for me and you
And as the years bypass us, fulfilling our true
Destinies seem harder and harder to do

It is written that for comfort, to ask the Lord
Guidance in not our will, but his
Then unto us is given the gift of 
Understanding for what was and what is

And though, we’re born defiant 
With a streak of stubborn very strong
In time, we realize that our ignorant 
Independence is where we went wrong

And, that’s when we sit humble 
While admitting our mistakes
Asking for forgiveness and
Willing to do whatever it takes

Then too, we discover that 
We haven’t done so bad
And for the lessons brought upon us,
Today, we are glad.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Hi, excellent write, and of course I can very much relate to this poem. A very heartfelt and a truthfully written poem as well. Thanks for sharing.....D. Smith
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October 29, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Delightful poem Kimberly, thank you for sharing >> James
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October 26, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us Kimberly. Wishing you a great week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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