Reflections

Days linger passing slowly

thoughts of all that could have changed

a life of much loneliness, foolishness 

 to others seeming strange

living in a unbreakable shell

keeping innermost dreams to myself 

Caring, sharing with those I care

a false image of being satisfied

being a fool only to myself

must escape, crack this wall

it's really not me, not at all

Wanting to live

love and be loved

all's been before me and did not grasp

maybe afraid that nothing lasts

mind controlled with fears of failure

Accept who I am

 become  whole

replacing failure with gain

replacing doubts with positive will

not worrying about past years

 all the shedding tears

Age not a barrier, start again

ask help from the Lord

 and this time win

not listening to others, just yourself

for it's your mind... your dream

your future to tell

Take control each and every day

it's there so take... this precious gift

disappearing weight from the past

a fresh lighter feeling

it's up to you, to make it last...

© Chuck Preston 3-27-2001