Why

As a child I dreamed of having many friends
But instead I had few
I asked why?
"Because that's the road you chose"

As a young girl, I dreamed of having the best husband
But instead I had the worst
I asked why?
"Because that's the road you chose"

As a young woman, I dreamed of having children
But instead I had none
I asked why?
"Because that's the road you chose"

As a grown woman, I dreamed of having riches and fame
But instead I had sorrow and shame
I asked why?
"Because that's the road you chose"

As an old woman, I dreamed of all the things that could've been
If only I'd followed the right road
I asked why?
"Because that's the road you chose"



                                                                      -Terri