A Blessed Life

I thought I would have achieved something by now

Something tangible, something recognizable that would allow

Me to experience some degree of satisfaction

That would lead to increasing interaction

With the movers and shakers around me

I would find a place in august company..

I laugh when I think of the castles I had built in the air

What a reckless dreamer I was, that I was so unaware

Of the reality of my life, and my limited capabilities

Turns out I had grossly overestimated my abilities

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When I start lamenting about my lack of success, my inner voice interjects

To remind me that I have reached certain milestones I did not expect

I have garnered some victories I never thought would be mine

And although life did not proceed per my intended design

There have been highs I never thought I would see

Life has taken a different, but positive trajectory..

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I still have hopes from life that are fairly high

I still crave recognition, I shall not lie

But life has given me a lot, that much is true

I must remember to count my blessings too