What I See
The final rung up life’s ladder is closer
With all these memories and no do-overs
An earnest glance in my rear-view
I see the places I left, some people I knew
I left some hurt and some pain there, too
I see joy and laughter, and some sorrows
And I see the worries I had about my tomorrows
I see my skint-up knees and salty tears
Wonderful triumphs and surprises, and some fears
I see some happy moments throughout the years
There are some jealous moments, too, and lessons learnt
A few heartaches and some bridges I burnt
I see newborns and funerals, some blessings and grace
I see a good life lived, and some disappointments I faced
And some things I hoped for, so long ago, misplaced
But what makes this life of mine worth living
Is the love, the receiving, and the giving
God gave me this day to enjoy His splendor
To be wiser and add more things to remember.
I look in my rear view, and this is what I see
Still, I am happy. Happy Birthday to me!
