Missing Out

I heard I missed a lovely day – 
It had been planned for weeks – 
But life is filled with ups and downs;
We can’t reach all the peaks.

The unexpected sometimes
Interferes with our intent,
Preventing our participation
In a set event.

The thing to do is shrug it off;
It wasn’t meant to be,
Though disappointment is
To be expected, guarantee.

There will be other happy times
In which we’ll play a part,
For only on occasion 
Do we tip the apple cart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Pettit Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 2:41 PM
How did I ever miss this one? A great example of your admirable writing talent.
Johnson Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Sending you some fresh Spring air. Breath it in and comb your hair. :)
Lane Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 8:11 AM
Well said, Ilene. Brooding over disappointments only makes the situation worse. Positive attitude in this one.
Neels Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 5:54 AM
So true Ilene, but at the time we feel so disappointed as if our very life depend on that event :) hope your week is a good one :)
Allison Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 2:12 AM
I think many people can relate to this Ilene - we had to cancel a holiday last year as my back was so bad I was unable to travel. Hope you are feeling better my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
Manassian Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 2:11 AM
:) You are so talented, my dear. Who knows but those disappointing may be for our good in some way or another. Thanks for being so kind to me during my absence. I do love you and your work. Hugs
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 12:33 AM
I hate when that happens!!! We are always disappointed when we miss a happy event. Well done Ilene!! Your usual perfect harmony, rhyming and flow are evident once more. Best wishes, Keith
Anish Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Sometimes there are disappointments in life1 Enjoyable work here! Happy Passover to you and yours! B'Shalom Matthew Anish
Amadore Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM
A nice one, Ilene.
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