I had it all planned out
Until it wasn’t
My life made so much sense
Until it didn’t
Here I am, trying to reinvent myself
When I should have been happy with the old me
My brain is in a fog
What’s my next step?
Who am I now?
Who will I be tomorrow?
Where should I go?
Who should I meet?
When will I know I’m right?
My brain is in a fog because
I had it all planned out
Until it wasn’t
My life made so much sense
Until it didn’t
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Julie Lacksonen
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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Amusing and delightful lyrical conundrum. Well done
Life is so prone to surprises that it can feel like a roller coaster sometimes! Excellent work, Julie! 🌸
Life doesn't always go the way we plan , this is a great way of saying that
Life sometimes just doesn't fall into plan, no matter how we try...what matters is doing our best! Well-expressed, Julie.
I can so relate to this one!!! I had my life all mapped out until my mom became sick and then my brother passed away three months later. All the plans for a secure future went out the door. My life was turned upside down. But my life is exactly where it’s meant to be at this point in time. You did a great job with this poem in both creating a natural flow of words that have a deeper meaning. Great work!
Keep up
I love it nice poem
This piece radiates strength through vulnerability. The journey of breaking, bending, and becoming is captured so powerfully. Truly a poem of transformation.
This sure was very relatable. Loved your poem!
You capture the feeling of uncertainty so well here. I hope you’re doing okay. Sending you lots of love and strength.