Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Standing Where I Am In Truth

Here I am nearly reached three score and ten
life has passed on through my years
it's been eventful that's certain for sure
but have survived it with no tears

Nerves have ruled most of my life
been a battle but won some of them
strangers approaching makes you frizz
but learn to adapt so feel a gem

So often felt not the real thing
not quite the normal guy such a tongue
words were never my strong point
struggle was my word even when I was young

But you adapt finding strength to win
despite the struggles, you get there somehow
been always in a job for worked 44 years
now enjoy retirement fully free now

Standing where I am in truth
pleased to have reached this place
looking back seeing God's hand on me
feel privileged to achieve this at base

( A look back on life from today's standpoint)

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Carolyn Devonshire March 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM I'm sure you deserve a carefree retirement now, Gordon. "Adaption" is the key to a long and happy life. Never put down your writing talent; you work well with "words." I enjoyed getting to know you better in this wonderful poem! Best wishes, Carolyn Gordon Mcconnell March 23, 2021 at 2:58 PM Thanks Carolyn, Glad you enjoyed this one and you've been such a blessing to know through your writing in recent months too. I have been retired now for 8 years having taking it early, been great to spend time in reading and writing. Blessings always,Gordon

Alexis Y. March 23, 2021 at 11:22 AM WoW! Gordon, It's a beautiful thing to look back on your life with no regrets. Your “place” of truth is a blessed place to be in. I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis Gordon Mcconnell March 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM Thanks Alexis, Glad you enjoyed this one and it wowed you. Hope all is well with you, take care, blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball March 22, 2021 at 4:14 PM It is very few who can look back on life without regret somewhere. A fine piece my friend. Congrats on a well spent life. God Bless, JB Gordon Mcconnell March 23, 2021 at 6:19 AM Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it brought out some regrets we all have made of our past. Hope all is well with you this day, blessings always,Gordon

Lindsay Laurie March 22, 2021 at 3:44 PM Hello Gordon … reflecting back over the years many memories still remain in our mind as if they happened yesterday - thank you Gordon - Lindsay Gordon Mcconnell March 23, 2021 at 6:16 AM Thanks Lindsay, Glad you liked this one and indeed many past memories can seem like yesterday indeed. Have a great day,blessings,Gordon

Richard Lamoureux March 22, 2021 at 7:21 AM All the things that were have brought you here. It is good that God’s hand has played an important role in your journey. Blessings Rick. Gordon Mcconnell March 22, 2021 at 3:02 PM Thanks Rick, Glad you enjoyed it and see God's hand in it all my journey. Blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham March 21, 2021 at 11:36 AM When we look back at our lives and the struggles that we had, compared to many who had things a lot worse, we then realise how lucky we've been. Well written reflection Gordon, hope you are well. Tom Gordon Mcconnell March 21, 2021 at 2:05 PM Thanks Tom glad you liked this one and indeed hindsight is a wonderful thing, we are good here and hope same with you. Hoping this third wave doesn't reach us. Take care, blessings always,Gordon