Reflective

Accidental Poet

 

It’s just my nature

To be contemplative

To open my mind

And think meditative

 

To review my past

Memories selective

The teacher and student in me

I tend to be reflective

 

My younger self

Full of mistakes

Lessons for my older self

When my wisdom wakes

 

So now that I’m older

There’s much I’ve earned

Most of all the many things

From which I learned

 

I now see I should have

Thought things through

The various outcomes

My main priorities too

 

A chosen career path

Too late to materialize

Due to foolish adolescence

And confidence confused eyes

 

But all in all

As I sit here today

Life is still a gift

A gift every single day

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2015

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 23rd, 2017 03:02
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments9

  • Michael Edwards

    Easy to read, well constructed, and a great poem - nice work.

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks Michael, it's always good to hear these kind compliments to know that what I'm writing is accepted in the eyes of my peers. ; )

    • orchidee

      Good write AP.

      • Accidental Poet

        Thank you orchidee, glad you like it. ; )

      • dusk arising

        It's a wonderful life we have to be able to live upon our lovely planet and as the years teach us to love our surroundings and not take things for granted. We become worthwhile once we relax. Sincere and clearly thought writing.

        • Accidental Poet

          Thanks dusk, for reading and your compliment. ; )

        • FredPeyer

          ...And the older we get, the more we realize how much of a gift it really is!
          Wonderful poem AP!

          • Accidental Poet

            I know I sure do. Thanks Fred. ; )

          • Goldfinch60

            Good write, we all look back on our lives and ask the question "What if....?"

            • Accidental Poet

              Yes, the "What ifs". Believe it or not, I have a poem of that too. It's actually about my first/last love. Thanks for your reading and compliment Goldfinch. Appreciate it. ; )

            • malubotelho

              Beautiful soft write as I can see on your style. Awesome reading.

              • Accidental Poet

                Thank you malu, glad you like what you see. ; )

              • WL Schuett

                Relating to this poem I have many reflections in the way I have chosen my path ... upbeat good read

                • Accidental Poet

                  Thanks for reading and your compliment wlschuett.

                • myself and me

                  Such a wonderful past review.

                  "Life is still a gift
                  A gift every single day"

                  It tells all.

                • ron parrish aka wordman

                  makes you think,loved it !



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