In the end,
I did my best.
Every day,
I assess
if I did meet
my daily goal.
One to ten
One,
no life
out of bed
surviving
breathing
is my best.
This too is okay.
self-care
is important too.
I still win
for that day.
A ten
is a dream
where I
run through
the fallen leaves,
playing in
a pumpkin patch,
sipping
hot cider
next to
a crackling fire.
Acceptance
that the best
doesn't need
grandeur
just the best
one can be
at one moment
one day
at a time.
About the Creator
Sheila L. Chingwa
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to my thoughts.
I am proud to be a Native American Elder born and raised in Northern Michigan. Thanks to my hard work I have a B.A. in Education and a Masters in Administration and Supervision in Education.
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This is amazing...Great poem...
Brilliantly and beautifully penned!!! Love your inspirational poem!!!!
Any day above ground is a good day!