Contentment
I get great contentment from writing, probably because it purges my mind while I flesh out things I’m thinking about. But one thing I’ve always wanted to do but just haven’t seemed creative enough to make meaningful is to write poetry. So I’ve decided to work on it – fits well with my current mid life crisis and the new things I’m trying! Here’s one that captures some of my recent thinking. It’s called “Contentment”:
I yearn for days now long gone by,
When heart and mind were still so young,
Each day brought challenge not yet faced,
Each journey like a song yet sung.
I yearn for days that still may come,
When heart and mind can finally rest,
Each day with memories rich in smiles,
From efforts made to give my best.
But now I’m challenged with today,
Both “when” and “then” so real to me,
I’m seeking lessons from my past,
While making memories long I’ll see.
From Christ we’re told “find joy in me”,
And scars are proof of His great love,
So “when” and “then” are in His hands,
I’ll find my peace in Him above.
I’ll hopefully get better with effort, so don’t be too critical on me yet!