Meaning In Tragedy Poem by Frank Valenti

Someone very dear to me asked if I've ever experienced real tragedy
I thought about that for a second and then answered no
That question has been bugging me like there was more to see
Realizing the truth has made me feel so low
Looking at the people in my life
And finding a mediocre strife
Then a thought occurred to me
I should be looking at myself to see
For it is myself where the tragedy is found
Knowing how cliche this is going to sound
A life consumed with promise on the decline
Seeing now that not everything is fine
Starting out full of hope and wonder
Rich with aspiration and a dream to write
Whilst hoping with all of my might
Silly decisions won't pull me under
Being older now and looking at where I am
And where I could have been
I've found reason to change how I exam
Those certain situations, it's almost zen
Now there's meaning in this tragedy
Wasting my life won't be for not
No longer will I be a mindless robot
Just wait and see who I come to be