Never Realizing Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Sweeping up pieces of our lives as we age, retire,
some dying or becoming debilitated, no hopes with-
in hiding or waiting to be reprieved in this life.

When a person closes their eyes to possibilities that
are still positive, not reaching their full potential,
missing out on so many opportunities throughout life.

Leaving this earth sad, unhappy, never realizing that
had they opened up their eyes they would have gained
everything they'd hoped and dreamt for.

Attaining their dreams if they'd only been present in
their own eyes all through this very temporary life
on earth.