Just A Man
I stand here and wonder; as I gaze back to those which where the spring and summer of my life. Autumn was not what I expected, yet as my winter approaches; I think about the choices I made. Did my deeds and the way I lived my life; earn the right to be numbered among men. Or be they just empty memories of a life not lived. Was I strong of heart or did fear cast it’s shadow upon me. As I look forward to that which will not be stopped. Will it be enough; be it said that the weak need not fear me. Or was my strength that which was given by the Almighty used wrongly. One can hope and pray that when winter comes for me I shall be ready. For here stands just a man, wondering…
You will be ready Mark, you have live your life well and done all that was ask of you, you have taken care of those who are close to your heart, in more way then most would
ReplyDeleteI like this one, very much
Take care
sue
I enjoyed this Mark, thank you for sharing with me. I so often have wondered these same things, although Im not ready for my winter just yet. I used to write poetry and draw, I was very good at it too. Sadly though, I gave up on writing many years ago. My house had been robbed and among the things stolen was a briefcase I kept all of my writings and drawings in. This just broke my heart, and I never picked up a pencil again after that. Its sad really, because the bad people had moved on and probably forgotten the pain they caused me. I picked up where they left off and continued to punish myself. Looking back, I see this, but at the time and through the years I wasnt able to understand what I was denying myself. Now Im not sure if the talent is still there....I buried it so deep inside of me.
ReplyDeleteMatters not at all; that you thought you buried. You placed within yourself. It is still there. Write the words from within. Your soul, cries fro it, as does the describe your pain. Pick up the pen, words are never lost.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always Mark. But don't jump the gun we are barely into fall. Winter has time to come yet... Hugs Carrie
ReplyDeleteWinter is time to enjoying every moment of live and to say it easy, it's time to Live. So I guess your winter will be much nicer than other days of your life.
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