In Search Of Me

Accidental Poet

 

In my rear view mirror I see

The universe within

From origins to destinations

Where our journey of life begins

 

The roads we travel

With many twists and turns

Crossroads with choices aplenty

Resulting in countless lessons we’ve learned

 

The embrace of love

And the scars of heartache

The evolution of a relationship

To each other we give and take

 

Matters of the heart in

Marriage and divorce

Leave behind the sorrow

Chart a new constructive course

 

Always looking forward

Yet, still aware of the past

Seek the truth from all sides

Resist impatient urges so fast

 

Looking inward

My confidence to re-invent

Conduct outwardly

Actions of good intent

 

Encourage the finer side of me

Weigh out the good and bad

Lean on the impulse to laugh

Shy away from thoughts so sad

 

Like a squirrel following a trail

Advice left from my future self

Clues for my inner detective

Leading to my emotional wealth

 

So with open eyes and heart

My true destiny I look to see

I’ll get there in due time

In search of me

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2011

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 9th, 2018 05:00
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 66
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  • Syd

    There's some good a advice in this poem. Great write - Syd

    • Accidental Poet

      Thank you Syd. I'm constantly reminded of "Life Lessons" from bad and good decisions in the past. Sometimes those bad decisions haunt me to the point of a guilt trip. But then I remember none of us get "Life Manuals" at birth, so accepting that mistakes happen eventually eases that guilty conscience. But in a nutshell, that's where this poem came from. Thanks for reading and your compliment.

      • Syd

        You're welcome. I could have certainly done with a life manual

      • Michael Edwards

        "Well expressed AP

      • orchidee

        You there yet, with first writing this in 2011?!
        Good write AP. I thought: 'Am I me, myself, or I?' I ended up more confused than when I started. I reckon I was searching for three guys there in total! lol.

        • Accidental Poet

          They are all searching for you orchi, so don't argue with them.

        • Fay Slimm.

          Thanks for these words of wisdom A.P. - I relate especially to the thoughts summed up in your final few lines

          • Accidental Poet

            You're welcome Fay, I'm honored that you found my thoughts worthy of holding onto.

          • Goldfinch60

            Very good write, you will find yourself and move forward to a grand life.

            • Accidental Poet

              But what a surprise when we find out we've been living that grand life all along Andy. Thanks for reading and your uplifting compliment.

            • Poetic Dan

              Just brilliant, just what the doctor ordered.
              Your healing wise words have already calmed my storm (well a bit), I could feel me inner trust Returning.
              Cheers doc 😉



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