My Life's Begun Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I know
About rocky roads
And the dangers that weaken beliefs!
But I've grown...
To learn what I've known,
And to let go
Of misery
And sorrows
Grieving me.
That may come!

With the sunshine in my eyes,
I can see a different world.
When the clouds have gone away.
And I've pulled up my head!

With the sunshine in my eyes,
I can see a different world.
When the clouds have gone away.
And I've pulled up my head...
With love that's much to give!

I know
What it means
When others try...
To see me cry.
But I don't stop with a heart that drops,
To shatter in pieces,
With feelings defeated...
Like some!

With the sunshine in my eyes,
I can see a different world.
When the clouds have gone away.
And I've pulled up my head!

With the sunshine in my eyes,
I can see a different world.
When the clouds have gone away.
And I've pulled up my head...
With love that's much give!

I know
About rocky roads
And the dangers that weaken beliefs!
But I've grown...
To learn what I've known,
And to let go
Of misery
And sorrows
Grieving me.
That may come!

I know
What it means
When others try...
To see me cry.
But I don't stop with a heart that drops,
To shatter in pieces,
With feelings defeated...
Like some!

So much more do I have...
To be done!
With my eyes open wide...
My life's begun!