Change of Perspective

For far too long a taker rather than a giver

Expectations placed upon life – I order, you deliver

Faith existed but was no larger than a sliver

Forever trying to have my way – even push the river

Began to feel - a profound -soul felt ache

From deep walking sleep began to wake

For inner peace what does it take?

Seems at times each step forward – result mistake

There was a time when it seemed to me the answer was stay drunk

Spiraled down an endless chasm into an abysmal funk

Upon river of dreams wondered - had my boat been sunk?

In school of life was I washed up - did all my grades read flunk?

Though one song was over – by no means the end of the dance

As long as feet were moving there’s still another chance

To that which is behind – take not a second glance

Trust spirit within – then be led - toward destiny’s advance