Missed Opportunities
Life has extended many an opportunity;
tho many, didn’t work out as planned;
to success; it appeared I had immunity;
as tho I was living a life on demand.
I have often been my own worst enemy;
of mistakes; I’m most keenly aware;
self critique was my greatest tendency;
whether or not; strangers were there.
My past is scarlet; evidence of sin;
in such; I am not alone;
in contests; I never expect to win;
failure makes me at home.
When young I had such great expectations;
I could become whatever I wanted;
then; as destiny revealed its revelations;
as a shrimp; I often was taunted.
Yet, I thought that I’d achieve my dream;
without even knowing what it was;
opportunities flew by; without being seen;
opportunities were missed, because.
Success and failure; each was my role;
so often; a fish out of water;
I felt like a failure; deep in my soul;
as tho I’d let down my father.
Many live vicariously, with impunity;
defending their actions with a sword ;
I now live it; enjoying full immunity;
God’s love, is the ultimate reward.
Monty 2/18/24. # 2,010