Luck of My Draw

The first luck of the draw I have received - The very moment I have been conceived! Not you, not them but me, myself and I, Blessed my joyous parents with newborn cry. From there my fortune dazzled in full force Welcoming me with open arms and doors. I’ve learnt fate wasn’t kind to all of us, I haven’t been run over by a bus. I graduated, settled down to thrive In grief and sorrow free prosperous life. My family not fleeing from the war, Luck in and of itself, I’m grateful for. I pause to count my blessings every time I hear about a victim of a crime. My healthy children happily have grown - Mom’s heart at peace, they manage on their own. I watched my parents growing old indeed To hold their fragile hands when they’re in need. A perfect life by all means I don’t have, But guaranteed it has been filled with love. Above all I’ve lived long enough to find So desperately sought - a peace of mind. Enough of doom and misery I saw To deem my living path - luck of the draw! May 6, 2023 Sponsor: Sotto Poet Contest: Couplets Contest