Standing at the kitchen window
All by himself at last
His mind is far away
Somewhere in his past
He sees a young man laughing
Unconcerned, ready for anything
With the whole world as his kingdom
He was sure to be the king
But life sometimes has other plans
And dreams do not come true
Expectations are not fulfilled
Successes are far apart and few
We start to wonder if we were wrong
If we should have taken another way
Maybe should have changed something
But, be that as it may
Life has a life all of its own
We just take whatever it is we get
Are glad for the good times we have
And look back without regret
- Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: January 15th, 2018 22:35
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 30
Comments8
A wonderful piece on looking back to the past
Thank you poetboy! That was a fast comment!! 🙂
Looking back it was quite okay really but it's even more okay looking forward - super work Fred
Thanks, Michael, yes, you are right, but only after we are ok with the past can we look forward.
Good write and very true Fred, we take what life gives us and the choices we take. The 'what if?' question will always be asked.
Thanks Goldie! That dreaded what if question! It is a little like the Monday morning quarter backs. No matter what we think, the past is the past, and we better accept it.
Good write Fred.
Mahalo Orchi! May your life be filled with happiness and wonder!
Life is Crazy. I can Agree a lot with this Poem. Many times in my life I have ask Why???
Thanks Michael, life can be crazy, or beautiful, or dreadful, or boring. I honestly think a lot has to do with the way we look at it.
It is what it is, and is just what we signed up for, is it not? Nice work, Fred.
Thanks Louis, your comment is right on! We did sign up for it and now just have to make it work. And as I said, no matter what: no regrets! Always love to hear from you! Mahalo!
Worth multiple reads in a sitting.
Mahalo Aislinn! Glad you think so!
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