Sheri Evans Poet Free verse

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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Susan Ashley December 14, 2020 at 9:16 AM Such a beautiful and thoughtful poem, Sheri. I love your title "The Awakening", it is the perfect crown for this amazing introspection to wear. Revelations are precious. You bring me to the center of your inspired gratitude with poetic grace Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Sheri Evans January 8, 2021 at 12:59 PM Thankyou so very much. So thoughtful of you to share your commet let alone to have you read it. (Big smile)

Gershon Wolf July 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM Poignant, deeply reflective write of genuine self-discovery. Superbly penned, Sherry. Felt as if I were with you every mile of the drive. Great poem! ~ Gershon Sheri Evans July 15, 2020 at 4:51 PM Thankyou so much. This was actually true. Lol Hugs

John Gondolf June 25, 2020 at 6:33 AM We should always take time to stop and smell the roses, Sheri, but you're right, many people don't realize this until they get older. Hope you are doing well. Hugs, John Sheri Evans June 25, 2020 at 10:11 PM Thankyou in short it's my time to keep faith as I am taking the blows day by day. Better days are coming. It's always nice to come here. Thankyou for that. Stay safe!