What if I were to tell you?
What if I were to tell you that
soon I will be turning 55
and that I really can't
believe that is true
that turning 55 scares me
more than when I turned
50 years old
that didn't even bother me
What if I were to tell you
that I get nervous
reading poetry out loud
but I want to do it anyway
What if I were to tell you
that I am still in love with my spouse
after thirty five years
of marriage
What if I were to tell you
that I am still not quite
sure about my artwork
and calling myself
"an artist"
that is a very big word to me
What if I were to tell you
that I strive to be
the best that I can be
each and every day
I am still seeking
still trying
still moving forward
still trying to figure it all out
What if I were to tell you
that the grieving of my parents
is almost over
not quite
but I am getting stronger
with every passing day
What if I were to tell you
that I do like me
Donna Lee
all that she is
all that
she hopes to be
I am getting there
it's been a slow journey
toward self
What if I were to tell you
that my life is full of blessings
that I am grateful
for all of it
for each experience
each step in the journey
has brought me to where
I am right here and now
What if I were to tell you
that today I am living with
a very grateful heart
(Poetry prompt inspired from Liz Lamoreux)
What if I were to tell you
that today I am living with
a very grateful heart
(Poetry prompt inspired from Liz Lamoreux)
