What Ever God Was Hiding Up His Sleeve.

kevin browne

Whatever God was hiding up his sleeve, I thank him he found me
I was born, weighing in as the heaviest baby 7th January 1970
When I was older I found that out to be a bit of a surprise
With no lies, I think I must have been 20 before I realised
11lb 8, my mother told me, son, you'll grow up nice and smart
But when I did I did it wrong but thought it right then fell apart
It took some years to understand that this world and I felt alone
But that didn't matter much, rather, I'd rather be on my own
Before I knew it I liked myself too much with a head full of tears
Strangers mingled round the same old pub filling up more beers
My face I quite took fancy to, I love the little mole on my cheek
With my curly hair and a smile, I revealed my crooked teeth
So the years strolled over towards me as life was playing up
I walked my road, I took the gamble but it never gave enough
See kisses in my sky which I wondered if they were for me
They disappeared so I looked even higher but I still couldn't see
I carried on regardless always letting my feet read my way
Gone passed that place twice now so I tried on other days
Tracks were dirty, the road was rough, then it got even tougher
My friends died off and I even lost my wife which made me suffer
My heart was torn, wished I wasn't born, it felt really bad
But the glad thing is I always believed I'd never been sad
Along the highway, I headed home the place I'm supposed to be
Looking back I have regrets and I forget them, but that's just me

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Comments3

  • Accidental Poet

    Kevin, you were born the same day as my adoptive mother. You've lived a tough life, and you're still here giving it your best. You are to be commended for your faith and endurance Kevin. We've never met, but I'm proud to call you friend. Rock on bro. ; )

    • kevin browne

      you're a top bloke, AP, thank you.

    • Laura🌻

      Kevin,
      If you were my son, I would say you were the light of my life! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this write of yours! You are so brave to share personal information with us. Your faith and strength is to be admired! As AP said...ROCK ON MY FRIEND!!

      ~Laura~

      • kevin browne

        I am a son to the world, Laura, thanks for your very warming comment.

      • dusk arising

        What an amazing piece you've written here. Good to read the positivity which remains within you.
        Goes into my favourites.

        • kevin browne

          Thank you, dusk arising, for calling in and leaving a comment. always welcome.



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