Thinking Things

There was a time I knew exactly who I was   

Headed on a fool-proof path

Confidence in hand

Conviction and strength in heart

    Life was so much simpler

                Innocent and free

                Then growing up, came round the corner

                Things change. Yes, now I see.

I still know what I stand for

I’m afraid, though mostly hoping

I’m not sure where I’m headed

I only know I must keep going.

                The future is full of promise

                It’s been kissed by a beautiful past

                Things happen along life’s journey

                I need to slow down, stop moving so fast.

Tired wings will always tell you

Enjoy the days you’re fit to fly

Never forget what you believe in

While you pick up speed and reach that high.

                Don’t move too far too soon

                You’ll miss out on all that’s there

                Don’t laze and loll and waste away

                ‘Now’ won’t return your share. 

Reflection is my refuge

I think as I’ve always thought

One thing is for sure

We live contradictions- day in, day out.

                I’m off to continue

                My way awaits my tread

                I’ll return sooner or later

                And once more, I'll clear my head.

-Larika-