Reflecting

When I was young I wanted to be older
Was kind of shy and wanted to be bolder

Wasn’t in line the day God gave height
But got lots of words with which to write

When I was in school did only daydream 
Wanted to be anywhere else and to sing

Now that I have time to do so
Lost the desire to sing from soul

But I still have the desire to fly
Within my poems written at night

Tis words I use instead to dream
If I want to I make my pen sing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Delegans Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful words, Karen. Enjoyed!
Jones Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Thanks Christopher!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 4:25 AM
You live with faith and with inspiration. A poem full of inspiration.
Jones Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Thank you for your kind words! Blessings!
DiMino Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Living words of faith...and poetry! Lovely read. Great writing. Blessings. Oh, I bet you still sing.... Maybe poorly like me, but I keep trying.
Jones Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 7:52 PM
lol. Glad you still sing. Thanks for reading Joe!
Gibbons Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I loved reading this inspirational poem. Excellent work Karen keep letting your pen sing hugs
Jones Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for the love Dorothy!
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:35 AM
You truly fly high, dearest Karen! I enjoyed your inspirational poem!
Jones Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Thank you Demetrius!
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