The Awakening
As I am driving down this lonesome highway,
the beauty overtakes the silence.
It's then I finally began to see what my youth
had never noticed.
All this time I failed to enjoy the simplicity
of the ever changing yet, continuous beauty
which surrounds me.
Although aware, I was too concerned with
the trivial nonsense that thrives on immaturity.
I now know and have a better understanding
of what is truly important.
So as I reach my destination,
I am reluctant to stop and release the moment.
Instead of complying to responsibility, I turn
and continue with invigoration and a feeling
of contentment.
Now again, I am driving down this highway but,
I am no longer lonely.
I am humbled by the knowledge of whom,
and what are really important to me.
I am in the only company I will ever need
and I am grateful for this, "awakening within."
Written by,
Sheri Lynne Evans
January 24, 2005
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