The Chosen Landing

To V on the passing of her mother They say we choose our parents from some ethereal plain Deciding on the womb to bare the birthing and the pain And knowing not their circumstance before we came to be Inherit all the good and bad in their lives we may see They say there is a reason for landing where we did For going through whatever, experiences as a kid Many books are written on perfect parenting ways But some of us are born to those with pain from younger days They say there is a wisdom in getting understanding in accepting and forgiving the circumstances of your landing For one day you are their parent and they the helpless child And even in the worst of thoughts, you may recall their smile And now you have the freedom, to live the life you chose Making sure that on the past, some doors you tightly close Appreciate the people that love you much and care Trust that in your landing here, God put some blessings there. 01/11/2024 YOUR CHOICE ONCE MORE' Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand