I wish it were a dream
I pray to be awoken
And find myself
Surrounded by what I always thought I would need.
What I always thought I would achieve
As a child, I had such high expectations
As a teen, I strove so steadily
And now I wonder why the world made it so hard
Why did I not meet the man who made my heart sing
Why did my career not prosper
Why do I want to walk out of my life and create another
A different state, apartment, source of income, anything to be free of the current reality
Jesus was small- in terms of capitalism, but he shaped the world
I heard the minister's message and for a moment I felt peace
but I prefer to feel in control and have the ability to shape my own life than live in isolation giving small gifts to the few with whom I interact.
The walk and the streets in isolation reflect the feeling that to me accompanies the day. I feel my head clear, it gives me peace, but I could leave here with no reservation
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Antoinette L Brey
I am an elder in a time of freedom. I am now retired. All i want to do is have fun. Without a daily routine, my imagination is one of my only salvations. I am not planning on writing a book, it is just for my own pleasure
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I have felt that way a few times in my life, just leaving and starting over fresh. Great work. Loved the flow.