Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

My Life

I've travelled more than I thought
I've learned less than I aught
I've laughed more than I've cried
I've been truthful more than
I've lied
I've sinned more than one should
I've tried hard to be good
I've loved and lost and
I've paid the cost
I've seen much in my day
I've learned how to pray
I've lived through a war
I've been frightened to the core
I've witnessed peace
I've seen the deceased
I've given birth
I've been overcome with mirth
I've lived a life like others do
I've reached the age of 82
I've got to be 83
I am curious to know what's ahead of me.



First posted July, 2020

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Daisy Meadows November 22, 2022 at 9:44 AM This is a lovely poem. Well written. Shirley Hawkins November 26, 2022 at 9:37 PM Thank you, Jeanette, for your kind comment, Take care, Shirley

Bill Baker October 30, 2022 at 10:02 AM Well written and fun to read, Shirley. You've had a full life it sounds like to me. :-) Hugs, Bill Shirley Hawkins October 31, 2022 at 3:43 PM Thank you, Bill. Hugs, Old Duck

Line Gauthier October 14, 2022 at 4:54 AM Wow ~ superbly crafted and meaningful in its charming brevity. Added to my FAVE's. Congrats, Shirley ~ Shirley Hawkins October 31, 2022 at 3:49 PM Oh! Thank you so much, Line, especially for the fav. I hope you and yours are having a pleasant day. Take care, Shirley

Deb M October 10, 2022 at 10:50 PM I absolutely adore this truly ,truly beautiful poem about you Shirley!!! Your life explained beautifully, graciously and gratefully. You are very clever in the way you write Shirley and it is always so genuine and real….and that is you! Debx Shirley Hawkins October 31, 2022 at 3:53 PM Wow! Thank you, Deb I wrote this two years ago, which seems like yesterday. Take care, Your ancient friend XX

L Milton Hankins October 10, 2022 at 8:32 PM Oh, Shirley, this is absolutely delightful. I'm so glad you shared this with us! Shirley Hawkins October 31, 2022 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Milt, For your kind, encouraging comments. Take care, Shirley