My Future Self

Line of inquiry: “looking back, I’m ashamed of what I was I’m different now, though not without flaws Each crest becomes a trough, as we move on God slowly steers soul towards a new dawn” Looking back, I saw my ignominious past, Reflected as on the surface of a plain mirror. Seeing my hideous image, I felt the need to change, Change into a new being… that’s what I so desired. With a heart aflame and a conscience revived, I vowed to rise and leave my past behind. I fought hard to cut down the chains of habit, That held me tight and kept me a prisoner. Determined I was to claim my ground at every step, And turn my back on the shadows that creep. No more to be ruled by exaggerated notions of my worth, Nor be a captive to my own ego, but be kind and loving. Thus, God helped me discover my golden pathway, To inner peace and happiness of a sublime kind.. I let compassion, the guiding light under my feet, And love, a golden thread that links one and all. Now, I see each dawn as a new lease of life, And thank God for granting one more day to improve To look at everything fresh with a new insight, And fare ahead in life, moving steadily from better to best.